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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,692.62, 22,033.20 and 5,329.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,692.62, 22,033.20 and 5,329.83 is: 7,992.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,692.62 : 22,033.20 = 5,329.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,692.62/22,033.20 = 5,329.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,692.62x = 22,033.20 × 5,329.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,692.62x = 117,433,210.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,433,210.36/14,692.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,992.67

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