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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,595.07, 23,398.41 and 9,359.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,595.07, 23,398.41 and 9,359.55 is: 14,042.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,595.07 : 23,398.41 = 9,359.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,595.07/23,398.41 = 9,359.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,595.07x = 23,398.41 × 9,359.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,595.07x = 218,998,588.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,998,588.32/15,595.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,042.81

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