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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,983.70, 22,456.11 and 10,045.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,983.70, 22,456.11 and 10,045.94 is: 15,055.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,983.70 : 22,456.11 = 10,045.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,983.70/22,456.11 = 10,045.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,983.70x = 22,456.11 × 10,045.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,983.70x = 225,592,733.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,592,733.69/14,983.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,055.88

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