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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,704, 22,056.12 and 5,470

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,704, 22,056.12 and 5,470 is: 8,205.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,704 : 22,056.12 = 5,470 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,704/22,056.12 = 5,470/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,704x = 22,056.12 × 5,470
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,704x = 120,646,976.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,646,976.40/14,704
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,205.04

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