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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,764.67, 22,121.93 and 8,908.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,764.67, 22,121.93 and 8,908.97 is: 13,348.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,764.67 : 22,121.93 = 8,908.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,764.67/22,121.93 = 8,908.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,764.67x = 22,121.93 × 8,908.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,764.67x = 197,083,455.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,083,455.56/14,764.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,348.32

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