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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,674.82, 22,008.56 and 4,819.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,674.82, 22,008.56 and 4,819.95 is: 7,228.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,674.82 : 22,008.56 = 4,819.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,674.82/22,008.56 = 4,819.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,674.82x = 22,008.56 × 4,819.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,674.82x = 106,080,134.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,080,134.67/14,674.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,228.72

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