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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,827.91, 22,246.99 and 9,274.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,827.91, 22,246.99 and 9,274.64 is: 13,915.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,827.91 : 22,246.99 = 9,274.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,827.91/22,246.99 = 9,274.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,827.91x = 22,246.99 × 9,274.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,827.91x = 206,332,665.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 206,332,665.73/14,827.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,915.16

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