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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,804.43, 23,724.97 and 9,235.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,804.43, 23,724.97 and 9,235.33 is: 13,863.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,804.43 : 23,724.97 = 9,235.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,804.43/23,724.97 = 9,235.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,804.43x = 23,724.97 × 9,235.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,804.43x = 219,107,844.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219,107,844.79/15,804.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,863.70

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