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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,095.73, 22,652.81 and 9,541.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,095.73, 22,652.81 and 9,541.43 is: 14,317.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,095.73 : 22,652.81 = 9,541.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,095.73/22,652.81 = 9,541.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,095.73x = 22,652.81 × 9,541.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,095.73x = 216,140,214.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,140,214.35/15,095.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,317.97

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