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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,698.76, 22,047.98 and 3,605.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,698.76, 22,047.98 and 3,605.34 is: 5,407.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,698.76 : 22,047.98 = 3,605.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,698.76/22,047.98 = 3,605.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,698.76x = 22,047.98 × 3,605.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,698.76x = 79,490,446.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,490,446.19/14,698.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,407.97

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