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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,193.62, 22,749.55 and 9,915.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,193.62, 22,749.55 and 9,915.53 is: 14,846.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,193.62 : 22,749.55 = 9,915.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,193.62/22,749.55 = 9,915.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,193.62x = 22,749.55 × 9,915.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,193.62x = 225,573,706.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,573,706.97/15,193.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,846.61

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