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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,795.47, 23,694.47 and 9,222.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,795.47, 23,694.47 and 9,222.32 is: 13,834.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,795.47 : 23,694.47 = 9,222.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,795.47/23,694.47 = 9,222.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,795.47x = 23,694.47 × 9,222.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,795.47x = 218,517,819.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,517,819.99/15,795.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,834.21

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