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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,799.63, 22,210.40 and 7,008.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,799.63, 22,210.40 and 7,008.46 is: 10,517.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,799.63 : 22,210.40 = 7,008.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,799.63/22,210.40 = 7,008.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,799.63x = 22,210.40 × 7,008.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,799.63x = 155,660,699.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,660,699.98/14,799.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,517.88

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