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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,704.76, 22,035.60 and 7,294.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,704.76, 22,035.60 and 7,294.42 is: 10,930.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,704.76 : 22,035.60 = 7,294.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,704.76/22,035.60 = 7,294.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,704.76x = 22,035.60 × 7,294.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,704.76x = 160,736,921.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,736,921.35/14,704.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,930.94

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