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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,671.09, 21,995.69 and 8,826.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,671.09, 21,995.69 and 8,826.33 is: 13,232.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,671.09 : 21,995.69 = 8,826.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,671.09/21,995.69 = 8,826.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,671.09x = 21,995.69 × 8,826.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,671.09x = 194,141,218.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,141,218.52/14,671.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,232.91

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