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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,295.40, 22,964.70 and 9,463.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,295.40, 22,964.70 and 9,463.40 is: 14,208.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,295.40 : 22,964.70 = 9,463.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,295.40/22,964.70 = 9,463.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,295.40x = 22,964.70 × 9,463.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,295.40x = 217,324,141.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,324,141.98/15,295.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,208.46

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