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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,968.80, 22,424.04 and 9,110.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,968.80, 22,424.04 and 9,110.88 is: 13,648.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,968.80 : 22,424.04 = 9,110.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,968.80/22,424.04 = 9,110.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,968.80x = 22,424.04 × 9,110.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,968.80x = 204,302,737.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,302,737.56/14,968.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,648.57

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