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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,989.66, 22,469.40 and 10,047.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,989.66, 22,469.40 and 10,047.92 is: 15,061.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,989.66 : 22,469.40 = 10,047.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,989.66/22,469.40 = 10,047.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,989.66x = 22,469.40 × 10,047.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,989.66x = 225,770,621.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,770,621.30/14,989.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,061.76

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