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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,332.18, 22,939.95 and 9,474.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,332.18, 22,939.95 and 9,474.26 is: 14,175.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,332.18 : 22,939.95 = 9,474.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,332.18/22,939.95 = 9,474.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,332.18x = 22,939.95 × 9,474.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,332.18x = 217,339,050.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,339,050.69/15,332.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,175.35

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