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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,764.65, 22,143.02 and 10,083.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,764.65, 22,143.02 and 10,083.86 is: 15,123.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,764.65 : 22,143.02 = 10,083.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,764.65/22,143.02 = 10,083.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,764.65x = 22,143.02 × 10,083.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,764.65x = 223,286,952.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,286,952.52/14,764.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,123.08

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