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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,663.73, 21,990.96 and 4,800.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,663.73, 21,990.96 and 4,800.74 is: 7,199.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,663.73 : 21,990.96 = 4,800.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,663.73/21,990.96 = 4,800.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,663.73x = 21,990.96 × 4,800.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,663.73x = 105,572,771.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,572,771.36/14,663.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,199.59

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