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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,675.67, 22,015.35 and 4,815.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,675.67, 22,015.35 and 4,815.99 is: 7,224.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,675.67 : 22,015.35 = 4,815.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,675.67/22,015.35 = 4,815.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,675.67x = 22,015.35 × 4,815.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,675.67x = 106,025,705.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,025,705.45/14,675.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,224.59

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