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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,103.22, 20,852.53 and 9,445.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,103.22, 20,852.53 and 9,445.98 is: 13,041.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,103.22 : 20,852.53 = 9,445.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,103.22/20,852.53 = 9,445.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,103.22x = 20,852.53 × 9,445.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,103.22x = 196,972,581.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 196,972,581.33/15,103.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,041.76

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