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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,733.64, 22,089.44 and 8,888.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,733.64, 22,089.44 and 8,888.88 is: 13,326.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,733.64 : 22,089.44 = 8,888.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,733.64/22,089.44 = 8,888.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,733.64x = 22,089.44 × 8,888.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,733.64x = 196,350,381.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,350,381.43/14,733.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,326.67

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