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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,803.96, 22,207.44 and 4,939.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,803.96, 22,207.44 and 4,939.72 is: 7,410.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,803.96 : 22,207.44 = 4,939.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,803.96/22,207.44 = 4,939.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,803.96x = 22,207.44 × 4,939.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,803.96x = 109,698,535.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,698,535.52/14,803.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,410.08

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