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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,676.29, 22,013.98 and 3,583.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,676.29, 22,013.98 and 3,583.04 is: 5,374.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,676.29 : 22,013.98 = 3,583.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,676.29/22,013.98 = 3,583.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,676.29x = 22,013.98 × 3,583.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,676.29x = 78,876,851.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,876,851.87/14,676.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,374.44

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