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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,901.92, 22,320.06 and 9,948.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,901.92, 22,320.06 and 9,948.36 is: 14,900.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,901.92 : 22,320.06 = 9,948.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,901.92/22,320.06 = 9,948.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,901.92x = 22,320.06 × 9,948.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,901.92x = 222,047,992.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,047,992.10/14,901.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,900.63

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