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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,063.03, 20,788.70 and 9,094.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,063.03, 20,788.70 and 9,094.70 is: 12,551.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,063.03 : 20,788.70 = 9,094.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,063.03/20,788.70 = 9,094.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,063.03x = 20,788.70 × 9,094.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,063.03x = 189,066,930.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,066,930.61/15,063.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,551.72

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