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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,658.03, 23,455.76 and 9,414.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,658.03, 23,455.76 and 9,414.63 is: 14,103.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,658.03 : 23,455.76 = 9,414.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,658.03/23,455.76 = 9,414.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,658.03x = 23,455.76 × 9,414.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,658.03x = 220,827,307.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,827,307.65/15,658.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,103.13

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