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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 11,568.54, 15,949.67 and 9,441.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 11,568.54, 15,949.67 and 9,441.89 is: 13,017.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    11,568.54 : 15,949.67 = 9,441.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    11,568.54/15,949.67 = 9,441.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    11,568.54x = 15,949.67 × 9,441.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    11,568.54x = 150,595,013.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,595,013.41/11,568.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,017.63

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