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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,696.80, 22,054.44 and 9,160.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,696.80, 22,054.44 and 9,160.96 is: 13,747.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,696.80 : 22,054.44 = 9,160.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,696.80/22,054.44 = 9,160.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,696.80x = 22,054.44 × 9,160.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,696.80x = 202,039,842.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,039,842.66/14,696.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,747.20

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