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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,904.23, 22,359.11 and 4,909.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,904.23, 22,359.11 and 4,909.53 is: 7,365.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,904.23 : 22,359.11 = 4,909.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,904.23/22,359.11 = 4,909.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,904.23x = 22,359.11 × 4,909.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,904.23x = 109,772,721.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,772,721.32/14,904.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,365.21

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