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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,806.56, 22,211.25 and 4,946.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,806.56, 22,211.25 and 4,946.52 is: 7,420.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,806.56 : 22,211.25 = 4,946.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,806.56/22,211.25 = 4,946.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,806.56x = 22,211.25 × 4,946.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,806.56x = 109,868,392.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,868,392.35/14,806.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,420.25

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