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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,203.84, 22,795.92 and 9,993.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,203.84, 22,795.92 and 9,993.92 is: 14,984.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,203.84 : 22,795.92 = 9,993.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,203.84/22,795.92 = 9,993.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,203.84x = 22,795.92 × 9,993.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,203.84x = 227,820,600.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 227,820,600.81/15,203.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,984.41

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