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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,738.76, 22,093.97 and 9,459.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,738.76, 22,093.97 and 9,459.05 is: 14,179.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,738.76 : 22,093.97 = 9,459.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,738.76/22,093.97 = 9,459.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,738.76x = 22,093.97 × 9,459.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,738.76x = 208,987,809.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,987,809.16/14,738.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,179.47

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