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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,333.76, 22,984.26 and 8,745.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,333.76, 22,984.26 and 8,745.76 is: 13,109.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,333.76 : 22,984.26 = 8,745.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,333.76/22,984.26 = 8,745.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,333.76x = 22,984.26 × 8,745.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,333.76x = 201,014,821.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,014,821.74/15,333.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,109.30

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