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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,710.08, 20,304.55 and 9,404.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,710.08, 20,304.55 and 9,404.91 is: 12,981.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,710.08 : 20,304.55 = 9,404.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,710.08/20,304.55 = 9,404.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,710.08x = 20,304.55 × 9,404.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,710.08x = 190,962,492.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 190,962,492.59/14,710.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,981.75

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