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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,163.76, 20,927.04 and 9,195.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,163.76, 20,927.04 and 9,195.68 is: 12,690.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,163.76 : 20,927.04 = 9,195.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,163.76/20,927.04 = 9,195.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,163.76x = 20,927.04 × 9,195.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,163.76x = 192,438,363.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,438,363.19/15,163.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,690.68

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