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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,676.83, 22,005.68 and 9,664.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,676.83, 22,005.68 and 9,664.04 is: 14,489.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,676.83 : 22,005.68 = 9,664.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,676.83/22,005.68 = 9,664.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,676.83x = 22,005.68 × 9,664.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,676.83x = 212,663,613.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,663,613.40/14,676.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,489.76

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