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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,921.44, 22,326.98 and 9,001.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,921.44, 22,326.98 and 9,001.76 is: 13,469.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,921.44 : 22,326.98 = 9,001.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,921.44/22,326.98 = 9,001.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,921.44x = 22,326.98 × 9,001.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,921.44x = 200,981,958.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,981,958.84/14,921.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,469.34

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