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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,700.76, 22,050.98 and 3,607.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,700.76, 22,050.98 and 3,607.34 is: 5,410.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,700.76 : 22,050.98 = 3,607.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,700.76/22,050.98 = 3,607.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,700.76x = 22,050.98 × 3,607.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,700.76x = 79,545,382.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,545,382.19/14,700.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,410.97

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