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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,991.47, 22,483.09 and 5,630.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,991.47, 22,483.09 and 5,630.76 is: 8,444.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,991.47 : 22,483.09 = 5,630.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,991.47/22,483.09 = 5,630.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,991.47x = 22,483.09 × 5,630.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,991.47x = 126,596,890.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,596,890.89/14,991.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,444.60

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