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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,560.76, 23,341.04 and 9,322.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,560.76, 23,341.04 and 9,322.55 is: 13,983.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,560.76 : 23,341.04 = 9,322.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,560.76/23,341.04 = 9,322.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,560.76x = 23,341.04 × 9,322.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,560.76x = 217,597,849.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,597,849.13/15,560.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,983.75

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