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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,407.55, 23,075.94 and 9,784.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,407.55, 23,075.94 and 9,784.82 is: 14,654.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,407.55 : 23,075.94 = 9,784.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,407.55/23,075.94 = 9,784.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,407.55x = 23,075.94 × 9,784.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,407.55x = 225,793,803.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,793,803.85/15,407.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,654.75

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