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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,913.74, 22,377.90 and 10,559.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,913.74, 22,377.90 and 10,559.18 is: 15,843.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,913.74 : 22,377.90 = 10,559.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,913.74/22,377.90 = 10,559.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,913.74x = 22,377.90 × 10,559.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,913.74x = 236,292,274.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,292,274.12/14,913.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,843.93

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