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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,683.28, 22,028.88 and 6,359.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,683.28, 22,028.88 and 6,359.76 is: 9,541.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,683.28 : 22,028.88 = 6,359.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,683.28/22,028.88 = 6,359.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,683.28x = 22,028.88 × 6,359.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,683.28x = 140,098,389.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,098,389.87/14,683.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,541.36

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