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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,895.40, 22,310.70 and 9,041.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,895.40, 22,310.70 and 9,041.80 is: 13,543.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,895.40 : 22,310.70 = 9,041.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,895.40/22,310.70 = 9,041.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,895.40x = 22,310.70 × 9,041.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,895.40x = 201,728,887.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,728,887.26/14,895.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,543.03

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