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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,279.06, 22,916.17 and 9,353.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,279.06, 22,916.17 and 9,353.91 is: 14,029.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,279.06 : 22,916.17 = 9,353.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,279.06/22,916.17 = 9,353.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,279.06x = 22,916.17 × 9,353.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,279.06x = 214,355,791.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,355,791.72/15,279.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,029.38

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