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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,891.37, 22,342.25 and 9,913.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,891.37, 22,342.25 and 9,913.74 is: 14,874.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,891.37 : 22,342.25 = 9,913.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,891.37/22,342.25 = 9,913.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,891.37x = 22,342.25 × 9,913.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,891.37x = 221,495,207.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,495,207.95/14,891.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,874.07

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