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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,725.80, 22,045.30 and 9,718.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,725.80, 22,045.30 and 9,718.94 is: 14,549.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,725.80 : 22,045.30 = 9,718.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,725.80/22,045.30 = 9,718.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,725.80x = 22,045.30 × 9,718.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,725.80x = 214,256,895.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,256,895.79/14,725.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,549.76

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