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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,725.25, 23,528.99 and 9,376.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,725.25, 23,528.99 and 9,376.92 is: 14,030.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,725.25 : 23,528.99 = 9,376.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,725.25/23,528.99 = 9,376.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,725.25x = 23,528.99 × 9,376.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,725.25x = 220,629,480.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,629,480.35/15,725.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,030.27

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