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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,353.76, 23,011.20 and 9,804.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,353.76, 23,011.20 and 9,804.96 is: 14,695.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,353.76 : 23,011.20 = 9,804.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,353.76/23,011.20 = 9,804.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,353.76x = 23,011.20 × 9,804.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,353.76x = 225,623,895.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,623,895.55/15,353.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,695.03

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