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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,606.06, 21,916.26 and 9,057.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,606.06, 21,916.26 and 9,057.98 is: 13,591.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,606.06 : 21,916.26 = 9,057.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,606.06/21,916.26 = 9,057.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,606.06x = 21,916.26 × 9,057.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,606.06x = 198,517,044.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,517,044.75/14,606.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,591.42

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