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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,832.82, 22,181.82 and 11,087.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,832.82, 22,181.82 and 11,087.20 is: 16,580.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,832.82 : 22,181.82 = 11,087.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,832.82/22,181.82 = 11,087.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,832.82x = 22,181.82 × 11,087.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,832.82x = 245,934,274.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,934,274.70/14,832.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,580.41

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