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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,709.76, 22,065.78 and 8,826.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,709.76, 22,065.78 and 8,826.73 is: 13,240.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,709.76 : 22,065.78 = 8,826.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,709.76/22,065.78 = 8,826.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,709.76x = 22,065.78 × 8,826.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,709.76x = 194,768,682.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,768,682.30/14,709.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,240.78

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