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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,670.80, 22,012.68 and 5,922.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,670.80, 22,012.68 and 5,922.80 is: 8,886.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,670.80 : 22,012.68 = 5,922.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,670.80/22,012.68 = 5,922.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,670.80x = 22,012.68 × 5,922.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,670.80x = 130,376,701.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,376,701.10/14,670.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,886.82

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