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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,867.76, 22,302.72 and 5,007.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,867.76, 22,302.72 and 5,007.04 is: 7,510.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,867.76 : 22,302.72 = 5,007.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,867.76/22,302.72 = 5,007.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,867.76x = 22,302.72 × 5,007.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,867.76x = 111,670,611.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,670,611.15/14,867.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,510.92

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