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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,675.76, 22,013.28 and 3,582.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,675.76, 22,013.28 and 3,582.48 is: 5,373.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,675.76 : 22,013.28 = 3,582.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,675.76/22,013.28 = 3,582.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,675.76x = 22,013.28 × 3,582.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,675.76x = 78,862,135.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,862,135.33/14,675.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,373.63

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