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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,505.22, 21,767.55 and 9,314.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,505.22, 21,767.55 and 9,314.74 is: 13,978.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,505.22 : 21,767.55 = 9,314.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,505.22/21,767.55 = 9,314.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,505.22x = 21,767.55 × 9,314.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,505.22x = 202,759,068.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,759,068.69/14,505.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,978.35

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