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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,625.78, 21,903.80 and 9,344.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,625.78, 21,903.80 and 9,344.18 is: 13,993.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,625.78 : 21,903.80 = 9,344.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,625.78/21,903.80 = 9,344.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,625.78x = 21,903.80 × 9,344.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,625.78x = 204,672,893.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,672,893.64/14,625.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,993.98

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