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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,829.70, 22,219.95 and 10,437.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,829.70, 22,219.95 and 10,437.94 is: 15,639.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,829.70 : 22,219.95 = 10,437.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,829.70/22,219.95 = 10,437.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,829.70x = 22,219.95 × 10,437.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,829.70x = 231,930,504.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,930,504.90/14,829.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,639.60

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