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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,230.08, 22,819.84 and 9,673.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,230.08, 22,819.84 and 9,673.60 is: 14,494.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,230.08 : 22,819.84 = 9,673.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,230.08/22,819.84 = 9,673.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,230.08x = 22,819.84 × 9,673.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,230.08x = 220,750,004.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,750,004.22/15,230.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,494.34

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