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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,795.62, 22,198.61 and 9,242.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,795.62, 22,198.61 and 9,242.46 is: 13,866.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,795.62 : 22,198.61 = 9,242.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,795.62/22,198.61 = 9,242.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,795.62x = 22,198.61 × 9,242.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,795.62x = 205,169,764.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,169,764.98/14,795.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,866.93

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