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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,658.02, 21,991.68 and 4,795.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,658.02, 21,991.68 and 4,795.05 is: 7,194.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,658.02 : 21,991.68 = 4,795.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,658.02/21,991.68 = 4,795.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,658.02x = 21,991.68 × 4,795.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,658.02x = 105,451,205.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,451,205.18/14,658.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,194.10

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