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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,798.91, 22,195.68 and 4,266.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,798.91, 22,195.68 and 4,266.33 is: 6,398.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,798.91 : 22,195.68 = 4,266.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,798.91/22,195.68 = 4,266.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,798.91x = 22,195.68 × 4,266.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,798.91x = 94,694,095.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,694,095.45/14,798.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,398.72

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