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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,843.04, 22,265.64 and 8,994.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,843.04, 22,265.64 and 8,994.48 is: 13,492.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,843.04 : 22,265.64 = 8,994.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,843.04/22,265.64 = 8,994.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,843.04x = 22,265.64 × 8,994.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,843.04x = 200,267,853.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,267,853.67/14,843.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,492.37

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