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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,739.71, 22,101.17 and 10,065.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,739.71, 22,101.17 and 10,065.38 is: 15,092.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,739.71 : 22,101.17 = 10,065.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,739.71/22,101.17 = 10,065.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,739.71x = 22,101.17 × 10,065.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,739.71x = 222,456,513.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,456,513.66/14,739.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,092.33

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