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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,955.52, 22,422.84 and 10,741.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,955.52, 22,422.84 and 10,741.36 is: 16,104.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,955.52 : 22,422.84 = 10,741.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,955.52/22,422.84 = 10,741.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,955.52x = 22,422.84 × 10,741.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,955.52x = 240,851,796.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 240,851,796.66/14,955.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,104.54

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