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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,968.80, 22,453.20 and 9,063.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,968.80, 22,453.20 and 9,063.90 is: 13,595.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,968.80 : 22,453.20 = 9,063.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,968.80/22,453.20 = 9,063.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,968.80x = 22,453.20 × 9,063.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,968.80x = 203,513,559.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,513,559.48/14,968.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,595.85

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