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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,670.80, 23,502.52 and 9,347.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,670.80, 23,502.52 and 9,347.46 is: 14,018.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,670.80 : 23,502.52 = 9,347.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,670.80/23,502.52 = 9,347.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,670.80x = 23,502.52 × 9,347.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,670.80x = 219,688,865.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219,688,865.60/15,670.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,018.99

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