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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,618.06, 23,410.64 and 9,694.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,618.06, 23,410.64 and 9,694.92 is: 14,532.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,618.06 : 23,410.64 = 9,694.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,618.06/23,410.64 = 9,694.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,618.06x = 23,410.64 × 9,694.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,618.06x = 226,964,281.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,964,281.95/15,618.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,532.17

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