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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,541.84, 23,312.58 and 9,303.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,541.84, 23,312.58 and 9,303.58 is: 13,955.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,541.84 : 23,312.58 = 9,303.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,541.84/23,312.58 = 9,303.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,541.84x = 23,312.58 × 9,303.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,541.84x = 216,890,453.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,890,453.04/15,541.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,955.26

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