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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,773.76, 23,659.20 and 9,195.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,773.76, 23,659.20 and 9,195.84 is: 13,792.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,773.76 : 23,659.20 = 9,195.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,773.76/23,659.20 = 9,195.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,773.76x = 23,659.20 × 9,195.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,773.76x = 217,566,217.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,566,217.73/15,773.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,792.92

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