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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,182.91, 22,742.37 and 9,633.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,182.91, 22,742.37 and 9,633.33 is: 14,429.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,182.91 : 22,742.37 = 9,633.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,182.91/22,742.37 = 9,633.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,182.91x = 22,742.37 × 9,633.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,182.91x = 219,084,755.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219,084,755.19/15,182.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,429.69

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