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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,774.78, 22,110.14 and 9,230.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,774.78, 22,110.14 and 9,230.74 is: 13,813.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,774.78 : 22,110.14 = 9,230.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,774.78/22,110.14 = 9,230.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,774.78x = 22,110.14 × 9,230.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,774.78x = 204,092,953.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,092,953.70/14,774.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,813.60

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