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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,824.78, 22,237.17 and 7,029.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,824.78, 22,237.17 and 7,029.34 is: 10,544.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,824.78 : 22,237.17 = 7,029.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,824.78/22,237.17 = 7,029.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,824.78x = 22,237.17 × 7,029.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,824.78x = 156,312,628.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,312,628.57/14,824.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,544.01

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