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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,922.96, 22,350.40 and 7,137.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,922.96, 22,350.40 and 7,137.28 is: 10,689.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,922.96 : 22,350.40 = 7,137.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,922.96/22,350.40 = 7,137.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,922.96x = 22,350.40 × 7,137.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,922.96x = 159,521,062.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,521,062.91/14,922.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,689.64

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