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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,709.85, 22,067.51 and 4,849.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,709.85, 22,067.51 and 4,849.82 is: 7,275.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,709.85 : 22,067.51 = 4,849.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,709.85/22,067.51 = 4,849.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,709.85x = 22,067.51 × 4,849.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,709.85x = 107,023,399.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,023,399.51/14,709.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,275.63

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