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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,686.98, 22,033.81 and 4,826.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,686.98, 22,033.81 and 4,826.35 is: 7,240.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,686.98 : 22,033.81 = 4,826.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,686.98/22,033.81 = 4,826.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,686.98x = 22,033.81 × 4,826.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,686.98x = 106,342,792.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,342,792.37/14,686.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,240.62

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