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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,977.41, 22,469.43 and 4,448.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,977.41, 22,469.43 and 4,448.29 is: 6,673.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,977.41 : 22,469.43 = 4,448.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,977.41/22,469.43 = 4,448.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,977.41x = 22,469.43 × 4,448.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,977.41x = 99,950,518.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 99,950,518.53/14,977.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,673.42

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