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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,333.56, 22,984.10 and 8,745.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,333.56, 22,984.10 and 8,745.63 is: 13,109.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,333.56 : 22,984.10 = 8,745.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,333.56/22,984.10 = 8,745.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,333.56x = 22,984.10 × 8,745.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,333.56x = 201,010,434.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,010,434.48/15,333.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,109.18

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