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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,945.52, 22,410.90 and 8,707.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,945.52, 22,410.90 and 8,707.68 is: 13,057.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,945.52 : 22,410.90 = 8,707.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,945.52/22,410.90 = 8,707.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,945.52x = 22,410.90 × 8,707.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,945.52x = 195,146,945.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 195,146,945.71/14,945.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,057.22

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