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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,066.31, 20,791.47 and 9,096.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,066.31, 20,791.47 and 9,096.80 is: 12,553.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,066.31 : 20,791.47 = 9,096.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,066.31/20,791.47 = 9,096.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,066.31x = 20,791.47 × 9,096.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,066.31x = 189,135,844.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,135,844.30/15,066.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,553.56

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