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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,204.93, 22,795.65 and 9,646.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,204.93, 22,795.65 and 9,646.71 is: 14,462.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,204.93 : 22,795.65 = 9,646.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,204.93/22,795.65 = 9,646.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,204.93x = 22,795.65 × 9,646.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,204.93x = 219,903,024.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219,903,024.81/15,204.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,462.61

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