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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,689.91, 22,030.20 and 4,826.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,689.91, 22,030.20 and 4,826.88 is: 7,238.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,689.91 : 22,030.20 = 4,826.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,689.91/22,030.20 = 4,826.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,689.91x = 22,030.20 × 4,826.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,689.91x = 106,337,131.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,337,131.78/14,689.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,238.79

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