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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,914.80, 22,386.60 and 9,082.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,914.80, 22,386.60 and 9,082.80 is: 13,632.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,914.80 : 22,386.60 = 9,082.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,914.80/22,386.60 = 9,082.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,914.80x = 22,386.60 × 9,082.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,914.80x = 203,333,010.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,333,010.48/14,914.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,632.97

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