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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,898.94, 22,348.38 and 3,805.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,898.94, 22,348.38 and 3,805.63 is: 5,708.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,898.94 : 22,348.38 = 3,805.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,898.94/22,348.38 = 3,805.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,898.94x = 22,348.38 × 3,805.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,898.94x = 85,049,646.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,049,646.35/14,898.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,708.44

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