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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,666.84, 22,003.44 and 4,805.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,666.84, 22,003.44 and 4,805.75 is: 7,209.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,666.84 : 22,003.44 = 4,805.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,666.84/22,003.44 = 4,805.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,666.84x = 22,003.44 × 4,805.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,666.84x = 105,742,921.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,742,921.76/14,666.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,209.66

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