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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,953.63, 22,437.87 and 10,995.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,953.63, 22,437.87 and 10,995.16 is: 16,498.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,953.63 : 22,437.87 = 10,995.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,953.63/22,437.87 = 10,995.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,953.63x = 22,437.87 × 10,995.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,953.63x = 246,707,970.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,707,970.71/14,953.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,498.20

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