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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,929.53, 22,373.10 and 7,029.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,929.53, 22,373.10 and 7,029.06 is: 10,533.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,929.53 : 22,373.10 = 7,029.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,929.53/22,373.10 = 7,029.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,929.53x = 22,373.10 × 7,029.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,929.53x = 157,261,862.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,261,862.29/14,929.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,533.61

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