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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,946.80, 22,409.78 and 6,622.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,946.80, 22,409.78 and 6,622.28 is: 9,928.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,946.80 : 22,409.78 = 6,622.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,946.80/22,409.78 = 6,622.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,946.80x = 22,409.78 × 6,622.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,946.80x = 148,403,837.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,403,837.90/14,946.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,928.80

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