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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,719.68, 22,069.53 and 7,489.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,719.68, 22,069.53 and 7,489.07 is: 11,228.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,719.68 : 22,069.53 = 7,489.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,719.68/22,069.53 = 7,489.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,719.68x = 22,069.53 × 7,489.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,719.68x = 165,280,280.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,280,280.21/14,719.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,228.52

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