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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,669.22, 21,969.94 and 8,812.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,669.22, 21,969.94 and 8,812.92 is: 13,199.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,669.22 : 21,969.94 = 8,812.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,669.22/21,969.94 = 8,812.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,669.22x = 21,969.94 × 8,812.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,669.22x = 193,619,191.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 193,619,191.74/14,669.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,199.02

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