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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,709.98, 22,067.40 and 4,849.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,709.98, 22,067.40 and 4,849.86 is: 7,275.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,709.98 : 22,067.40 = 4,849.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,709.98/22,067.40 = 4,849.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,709.98x = 22,067.40 × 4,849.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,709.98x = 107,023,800.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,023,800.56/14,709.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,275.59

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