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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,536.92, 21,805.30 and 9,628.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,536.92, 21,805.30 and 9,628.54 is: 14,442.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,536.92 : 21,805.30 = 9,628.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,536.92/21,805.30 = 9,628.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,536.92x = 21,805.30 × 9,628.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,536.92x = 209,953,203.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,953,203.26/14,536.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,442.76

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