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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,825.56, 22,230.86 and 4,961.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,825.56, 22,230.86 and 4,961.32 is: 7,439.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,825.56 : 22,230.86 = 4,961.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,825.56/22,230.86 = 4,961.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,825.56x = 22,230.86 × 4,961.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,825.56x = 110,294,410.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,294,410.34/14,825.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,439.48

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