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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,347.04, 23,019.01 and 9,648.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,347.04, 23,019.01 and 9,648.24 is: 14,471.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,347.04 : 23,019.01 = 9,648.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,347.04/23,019.01 = 9,648.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,347.04x = 23,019.01 × 9,648.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,347.04x = 222,092,914.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,092,914.48/15,347.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,471.38

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