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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,734.64, 22,090.94 and 8,889.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,734.64, 22,090.94 and 8,889.88 is: 13,328.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,734.64 : 22,090.94 = 8,889.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,734.64/22,090.94 = 8,889.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,734.64x = 22,090.94 × 8,889.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,734.64x = 196,385,805.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,385,805.69/14,734.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,328.17

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