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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,687.33, 22,030.92 and 4,826.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,687.33, 22,030.92 and 4,826.52 is: 7,239.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,687.33 : 22,030.92 = 4,826.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,687.33/22,030.92 = 4,826.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,687.33x = 22,030.92 × 4,826.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,687.33x = 106,332,676.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,332,676.00/14,687.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,239.76

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