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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,644.02, 21,966.03 and 9,023.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,644.02, 21,966.03 and 9,023.70 is: 13,535.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,644.02 : 21,966.03 = 9,023.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,644.02/21,966.03 = 9,023.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,644.02x = 21,966.03 × 9,023.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,644.02x = 198,214,864.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,214,864.91/14,644.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,535.55

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