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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,950.80, 22,401.60 and 9,089.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,950.80, 22,401.60 and 9,089.76 is: 13,619.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,950.80 : 22,401.60 = 9,089.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,950.80/22,401.60 = 9,089.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,950.80x = 22,401.60 × 9,089.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,950.80x = 203,625,167.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,625,167.62/14,950.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,619.68

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