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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,890.59, 22,335.93 and 5,029.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,890.59, 22,335.93 and 5,029.95 is: 7,544.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,890.59 : 22,335.93 = 5,029.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,890.59/22,335.93 = 5,029.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,890.59x = 22,335.93 × 5,029.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,890.59x = 112,348,611.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,348,611.10/14,890.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,544.94

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