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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,350.07, 22,986.23 and 9,488.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,350.07, 22,986.23 and 9,488.91 is: 14,209.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,350.07 : 22,986.23 = 9,488.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,350.07/22,986.23 = 9,488.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,350.07x = 22,986.23 × 9,488.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,350.07x = 218,114,220.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,114,220.26/15,350.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,209.33

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