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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,819.84, 23,761.62 and 9,507.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,819.84, 23,761.62 and 9,507.24 is: 14,280.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,819.84 : 23,761.62 = 9,507.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,819.84/23,761.62 = 9,507.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,819.84x = 23,761.62 × 9,507.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,819.84x = 225,907,424.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,907,424.13/15,819.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,280.01

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