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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,601.06, 21,908.75 and 9,052.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,601.06, 21,908.75 and 9,052.97 is: 13,583.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,601.06 : 21,908.75 = 9,052.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,601.06/21,908.75 = 9,052.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,601.06x = 21,908.75 × 9,052.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,601.06x = 198,339,101.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,339,101.68/14,601.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,583.88

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