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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14.64, 22 and 9.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14.64, 22 and 9.34 is: 14.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14.64 : 22 = 9.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14.64/22 = 9.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14.64x = 22 × 9.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14.64x = 205.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205.48/14.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14.04

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