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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,745.51, 22,126.91 and 10,581.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,745.51, 22,126.91 and 10,581.03 is: 15,877.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,745.51 : 22,126.91 = 10,581.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,745.51/22,126.91 = 10,581.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,745.51x = 22,126.91 × 10,581.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,745.51x = 234,125,445.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,125,445.61/14,745.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,877.74

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