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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,777.82, 22,166.72 and 8,922.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,777.82, 22,166.72 and 8,922.06 is: 13,383.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,777.82 : 22,166.72 = 8,922.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,777.82/22,166.72 = 8,922.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,777.82x = 22,166.72 × 8,922.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,777.82x = 197,772,805.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,772,805.84/14,777.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,383.08

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