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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,196.11, 22,800.96 and 9,647.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,196.11, 22,800.96 and 9,647.94 is: 14,476.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,196.11 : 22,800.96 = 9,647.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,196.11/22,800.96 = 9,647.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,196.11x = 22,800.96 × 9,647.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,196.11x = 219,982,379.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219,982,379.53/15,196.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,476.23

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