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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,825.54, 22,238.58 and 4,962.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,825.54, 22,238.58 and 4,962.98 is: 7,444.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,825.54 : 22,238.58 = 4,962.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,825.54/22,238.58 = 4,962.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,825.54x = 22,238.58 × 4,962.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,825.54x = 110,369,627.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,369,627.77/14,825.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,444.56

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