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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,707.11, 22,051.21 and 9,703.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,707.11, 22,051.21 and 9,703.70 is: 14,549.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,707.11 : 22,051.21 = 9,703.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,707.11/22,051.21 = 9,703.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,707.11x = 22,051.21 × 9,703.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,707.11x = 213,978,326.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,978,326.48/14,707.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,549.31

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