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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,668.93, 22,002.31 and 4,673.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,668.93, 22,002.31 and 4,673.29 is: 7,009.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,668.93 : 22,002.31 = 4,673.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,668.93/22,002.31 = 4,673.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,668.93x = 22,002.31 × 4,673.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,668.93x = 102,823,175.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,823,175.30/14,668.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,009.59

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