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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,567.16, 15,948.20 and 9,655.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,567.16, 15,948.20 and 9,655.74 is: 13,312.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,567.16 : 15,948.20 = 9,655.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,567.16/15,948.20 = 9,655.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,567.16x = 15,948.20 × 9,655.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,567.16x = 153,991,672.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,991,672.67/11,567.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,312.83

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