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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,729.54, 22,093.79 and 4,868.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,729.54, 22,093.79 and 4,868.55 is: 7,302.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,729.54 : 22,093.79 = 4,868.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,729.54/22,093.79 = 4,868.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,729.54x = 22,093.79 × 4,868.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,729.54x = 107,564,696.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,564,696.96/14,729.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,302.65

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