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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,968.86, 22,397.59 and 9,396.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,968.86, 22,397.59 and 9,396.10 is: 14,059.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,968.86 : 22,397.59 = 9,396.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,968.86/22,397.59 = 9,396.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,968.86x = 22,397.59 × 9,396.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,968.86x = 210,449,995.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,449,995.40/14,968.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,059.19

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