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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,561.56, 21,805.28 and 9,623.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,561.56, 21,805.28 and 9,623.80 is: 14,411.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,561.56 : 21,805.28 = 9,623.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,561.56/21,805.28 = 9,623.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,561.56x = 21,805.28 × 9,623.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,561.56x = 209,849,653.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 209,849,653.66/14,561.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,411.21

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