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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,924.75, 22,382.34 and 4,927.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,924.75, 22,382.34 and 4,927.26 is: 7,389.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,924.75 : 22,382.34 = 4,927.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,924.75/22,382.34 = 4,927.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,924.75x = 22,382.34 × 4,927.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,924.75x = 110,283,608.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,283,608.59/14,924.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,389.31

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