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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,824.80, 22,251.60 and 8,992.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,824.80, 22,251.60 and 8,992.80 is: 13,497.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,824.80 : 22,251.60 = 8,992.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,824.80/22,251.60 = 8,992.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,824.80x = 22,251.60 × 8,992.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,824.80x = 200,104,188.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,104,188.48/14,824.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,497.94

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