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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,811.63, 22,220.95 and 4,423.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,811.63, 22,220.95 and 4,423.65 is: 6,636.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,811.63 : 22,220.95 = 4,423.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,811.63/22,220.95 = 4,423.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,811.63x = 22,220.95 × 4,423.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,811.63x = 98,297,705.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,297,705.47/14,811.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,636.52

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