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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,950.76, 22,415.72 and 10,736.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,950.76, 22,415.72 and 10,736.60 is: 16,097.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,950.76 : 22,415.72 = 10,736.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,950.76/22,415.72 = 10,736.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,950.76x = 22,415.72 × 10,736.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,950.76x = 240,668,453.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 240,668,453.59/14,950.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,097.41

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