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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,973.28, 22,475.49 and 11,028.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,973.28, 22,475.49 and 11,028.99 is: 16,554.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,973.28 : 22,475.49 = 11,028.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,973.28/22,475.49 = 11,028.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,973.28x = 22,475.49 × 11,028.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,973.28x = 247,881,932.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,881,932.99/14,973.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,554.95

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