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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,660.26, 21,995.26 and 9,749.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,660.26, 21,995.26 and 9,749.24 is: 14,627.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,660.26 : 21,995.26 = 9,749.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,660.26/21,995.26 = 9,749.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,660.26x = 21,995.26 × 9,749.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,660.26x = 214,437,068.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,437,068.60/14,660.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,627.10

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