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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,760.99, 23,641.39 and 9,093.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,760.99, 23,641.39 and 9,093.16 is: 13,639.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,760.99 : 23,641.39 = 9,093.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,760.99/23,641.39 = 9,093.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,760.99x = 23,641.39 × 9,093.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,760.99x = 214,974,941.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,974,941.89/15,760.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,639.69

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