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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,949.12, 22,412.61 and 9,028.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,949.12, 22,412.61 and 9,028.08 is: 13,535.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,949.12 : 22,412.61 = 9,028.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,949.12/22,412.61 = 9,028.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,949.12x = 22,412.61 × 9,028.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,949.12x = 202,342,836.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,342,836.09/14,949.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,535.43

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