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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,883.82, 22,325.73 and 7,068.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,883.82, 22,325.73 and 7,068.94 is: 10,603.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,883.82 : 22,325.73 = 7,068.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,883.82/22,325.73 = 7,068.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,883.82x = 22,325.73 × 7,068.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,883.82x = 157,819,245.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,819,245.83/14,883.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,603.41

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