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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,629.74, 21,901.77 and 9,066.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,629.74, 21,901.77 and 9,066.30 is: 13,572.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,629.74 : 21,901.77 = 9,066.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,629.74/21,901.77 = 9,066.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,629.74x = 21,901.77 × 9,066.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,629.74x = 198,568,017.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,568,017.35/14,629.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,572.90

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