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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,651.03, 23,469.25 and 9,079.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,651.03, 23,469.25 and 9,079.10 is: 13,614.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,651.03 : 23,469.25 = 9,079.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,651.03/23,469.25 = 9,079.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,651.03x = 23,469.25 × 9,079.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,651.03x = 213,079,667.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,079,667.68/15,651.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,614.42

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