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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,821.11, 22,206.98 and 10,429.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,821.11, 22,206.98 and 10,429.34 is: 15,626.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,821.11 : 22,206.98 = 10,429.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,821.11/22,206.98 = 10,429.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,821.11x = 22,206.98 × 10,429.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,821.11x = 231,604,144.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,604,144.79/14,821.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,626.64

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