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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,751.36, 22,130.27 and 10,843.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,751.36, 22,130.27 and 10,843.92 is: 16,268.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,751.36 : 22,130.27 = 10,843.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,751.36/22,130.27 = 10,843.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,751.36x = 22,130.27 × 10,843.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,751.36x = 239,978,877.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,978,877.46/14,751.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,268.25

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