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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,995.28, 22,487.80 and 10,822.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,995.28, 22,487.80 and 10,822.89 is: 16,230.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,995.28 : 22,487.80 = 10,822.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,995.28/22,487.80 = 10,822.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,995.28x = 22,487.80 × 10,822.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,995.28x = 243,382,931.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 243,382,931.63/14,995.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,230.64

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