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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,769.33, 22,146.29 and 7,269.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,769.33, 22,146.29 and 7,269.74 is: 10,900.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,769.33 : 22,146.29 = 7,269.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,769.33/22,146.29 = 7,269.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,769.33x = 22,146.29 × 7,269.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,769.33x = 160,997,770.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,997,770.26/14,769.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,900.82

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