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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,607.23, 23,350.94 and 8,946.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,607.23, 23,350.94 and 8,946.92 is: 13,386.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,607.23 : 23,350.94 = 8,946.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,607.23/23,350.94 = 8,946.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,607.23x = 23,350.94 × 8,946.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,607.23x = 208,918,860.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,918,860.89/15,607.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,386.03

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