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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,984.80, 22,444.80 and 9,152.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,984.80, 22,444.80 and 9,152.80 is: 13,709.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,984.80 : 22,444.80 = 9,152.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,984.80/22,444.80 = 9,152.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,984.80x = 22,444.80 × 9,152.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,984.80x = 205,432,765.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,432,765.44/14,984.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,709.41

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