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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,741.80, 22,112.70 and 9,212.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,741.80, 22,112.70 and 9,212.20 is: 13,818.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,741.80 : 22,112.70 = 9,212.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,741.80/22,112.70 = 9,212.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,741.80x = 22,112.70 × 9,212.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,741.80x = 203,706,614.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,706,614.94/14,741.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,818.30

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