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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,712.99, 22,069.49 and 3,619.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,712.99, 22,069.49 and 3,619.89 is: 5,429.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,712.99 : 22,069.49 = 3,619.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,712.99/22,069.49 = 3,619.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,712.99x = 22,069.49 × 3,619.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,712.99x = 79,889,118.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,889,118.24/14,712.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,429.84

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