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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,710.55, 23,564.60 and 9,132.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,710.55, 23,564.60 and 9,132.54 is: 13,698.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,710.55 : 23,564.60 = 9,132.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,710.55/23,564.60 = 9,132.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,710.55x = 23,564.60 × 9,132.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,710.55x = 215,204,652.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,204,652.08/15,710.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,698.10

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