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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,999.04, 22,493.76 and 10,368

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,999.04, 22,493.76 and 10,368 is: 15,548.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,999.04 : 22,493.76 = 10,368 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,999.04/22,493.76 = 10,368/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,999.04x = 22,493.76 × 10,368
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,999.04x = 233,215,303.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,215,303.68/14,999.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,548.68

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