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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,494.92, 23,184.96 and 9,258.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,494.92, 23,184.96 and 9,258.33 is: 13,853.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,494.92 : 23,184.96 = 9,258.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,494.92/23,184.96 = 9,258.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,494.92x = 23,184.96 × 9,258.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,494.92x = 214,654,010.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,654,010.72/15,494.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,853.19

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