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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,675.63, 21,998.96 and 9,395.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,675.63, 21,998.96 and 9,395.60 is: 14,084.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,675.63 : 21,998.96 = 9,395.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,675.63/21,998.96 = 9,395.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,675.63x = 21,998.96 × 9,395.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,675.63x = 206,693,436.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,693,436.60/14,675.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,084.13

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