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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,984.52, 22,476.76 and 4,040.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,984.52, 22,476.76 and 4,040.52 is: 6,060.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,984.52 : 22,476.76 = 4,040.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,984.52/22,476.76 = 4,040.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,984.52x = 22,476.76 × 4,040.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,984.52x = 90,817,798.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,817,798.32/14,984.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,060.77

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