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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,927.76, 22,347.90 and 10,470.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,927.76, 22,347.90 and 10,470.06 is: 15,674.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,927.76 : 22,347.90 = 10,470.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,927.76/22,347.90 = 10,470.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,927.76x = 22,347.90 × 10,470.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,927.76x = 233,983,853.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,983,853.87/14,927.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,674.41

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