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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,930.97, 22,396.98 and 4,935.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,930.97, 22,396.98 and 4,935.96 is: 7,404.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,930.97 : 22,396.98 = 4,935.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,930.97/22,396.98 = 4,935.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,930.97x = 22,396.98 × 4,935.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,930.97x = 110,550,597.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,550,597.40/14,930.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,404.11

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