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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,932.62, 22,398.98 and 4,402.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,932.62, 22,398.98 and 4,402.76 is: 6,604.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,932.62 : 22,398.98 = 4,402.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,932.62/22,398.98 = 4,402.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,932.62x = 22,398.98 × 4,402.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,932.62x = 98,617,365.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,617,365.69/14,932.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,604.16

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