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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,594.71, 23,350.95 and 9,339.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,594.71, 23,350.95 and 9,339.89 is: 13,985.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,594.71 : 23,350.95 = 9,339.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,594.71/23,350.95 = 9,339.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,594.71x = 23,350.95 × 9,339.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,594.71x = 218,095,187.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,095,187.64/15,594.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,985.21

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