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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,352.64, 22,984.64 and 9,008.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,352.64, 22,984.64 and 9,008.32 is: 13,486.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,352.64 : 22,984.64 = 9,008.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,352.64/22,984.64 = 9,008.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,352.64x = 22,984.64 × 9,008.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,352.64x = 207,052,992.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,052,992.20/15,352.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,486.47

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