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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,907.63, 22,312.77 and 10,957.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,907.63, 22,312.77 and 10,957.86 is: 16,401.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,907.63 : 22,312.77 = 10,957.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,907.63/22,312.77 = 10,957.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,907.63x = 22,312.77 × 10,957.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,907.63x = 244,500,209.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,500,209.87/14,907.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,401.01

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