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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,750.99, 22,114.96 and 10,059.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,750.99, 22,114.96 and 10,059.37 is: 15,081.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,750.99 : 22,114.96 = 10,059.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,750.99/22,114.96 = 10,059.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,750.99x = 22,114.96 × 10,059.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,750.99x = 222,462,454.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,462,454.60/14,750.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,081.19

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