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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,947.80, 22,392.51 and 9,089.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,947.80, 22,392.51 and 9,089.88 is: 13,617.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,947.80 : 22,392.51 = 9,089.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,947.80/22,392.51 = 9,089.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,947.80x = 22,392.51 × 9,089.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,947.80x = 203,545,228.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,545,228.80/14,947.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,617.07

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