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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,673.76, 22,010.64 and 5,313.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,673.76, 22,010.64 and 5,313.55 is: 7,970.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,673.76 : 22,010.64 = 5,313.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,673.76/22,010.64 = 5,313.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,673.76x = 22,010.64 × 5,313.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,673.76x = 116,954,602.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,954,602.49/14,673.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,970.32

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