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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,669.16, 23,515.22 and 9,754.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,669.16, 23,515.22 and 9,754.71 is: 14,639.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,669.16 : 23,515.22 = 9,754.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,669.16/23,515.22 = 9,754.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,669.16x = 23,515.22 × 9,754.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,669.16x = 229,384,151.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 229,384,151.69/15,669.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,639.21

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