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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,923.83, 22,390.62 and 7,133.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,923.83, 22,390.62 and 7,133.25 is: 10,702.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,923.83 : 22,390.62 = 7,133.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,923.83/22,390.62 = 7,133.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,923.83x = 22,390.62 × 7,133.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,923.83x = 159,717,854.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,717,854.45/14,923.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,702.20

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