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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,929.72, 22,390.98 and 4,396.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,929.72, 22,390.98 and 4,396.88 is: 6,594.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,929.72 : 22,390.98 = 4,396.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,929.72/22,390.98 = 4,396.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,929.72x = 22,390.98 × 4,396.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,929.72x = 98,450,452.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,450,452.14/14,929.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,594.26

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