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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,822.28, 22,233.42 and 10,234.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,822.28, 22,233.42 and 10,234.44 is: 15,351.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,822.28 : 22,233.42 = 10,234.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,822.28/22,233.42 = 10,234.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,822.28x = 22,233.42 × 10,234.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,822.28x = 227,546,602.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 227,546,602.98/14,822.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,351.66

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