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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,932.99, 22,394.93 and 5,070.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,932.99, 22,394.93 and 5,070.08 is: 7,603.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,932.99 : 22,394.93 = 5,070.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,932.99/22,394.93 = 5,070.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,932.99x = 22,394.93 × 5,070.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,932.99x = 113,544,086.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,544,086.69/14,932.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,603.57

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