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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,899.74, 22,357.80 and 9,060.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,899.74, 22,357.80 and 9,060.45 is: 13,595.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,899.74 : 22,357.80 = 9,060.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,899.74/22,357.80 = 9,060.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,899.74x = 22,357.80 × 9,060.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,899.74x = 202,571,729.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,571,729.01/14,899.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,595.66

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