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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,930.73, 22,397.94 and 4,936.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,930.73, 22,397.94 and 4,936.46 is: 7,405.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,930.73 : 22,397.94 = 4,936.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,930.73/22,397.94 = 4,936.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,930.73x = 22,397.94 × 4,936.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,930.73x = 110,566,422.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,566,422.90/14,930.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,405.29

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