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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,819.76, 22,251.78 and 9,307.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,819.76, 22,251.78 and 9,307.98 is: 13,975.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,819.76 : 22,251.78 = 9,307.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,819.76/22,251.78 = 9,307.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,819.76x = 22,251.78 × 9,307.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,819.76x = 207,119,123.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,119,123.20/14,819.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,975.88

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