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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,932.92, 22,370.22 and 10,976.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,932.92, 22,370.22 and 10,976.88 is: 16,443.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,932.92 : 22,370.22 = 10,976.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,932.92/22,370.22 = 10,976.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,932.92x = 22,370.22 × 10,976.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,932.92x = 245,555,220.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,555,220.51/14,932.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,443.89

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