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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,710, 22,066.08 and 5,476

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,710, 22,066.08 and 5,476 is: 8,214.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,710 : 22,066.08 = 5,476 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,710/22,066.08 = 5,476/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,710x = 22,066.08 × 5,476
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,710x = 120,833,854.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,833,854.08/14,710
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,214.40

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