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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,835.99, 22,253.36 and 4,305.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,835.99, 22,253.36 and 4,305.99 is: 6,458.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,835.99 : 22,253.36 = 4,305.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,835.99/22,253.36 = 4,305.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,835.99x = 22,253.36 × 4,305.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,835.99x = 95,822,724.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,822,724.10/14,835.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,458.80

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