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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,906.08, 21,954.84 and 9,934.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,906.08, 21,954.84 and 9,934.40 is: 13,712.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,906.08 : 21,954.84 = 9,934.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,906.08/21,954.84 = 9,934.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,906.08x = 21,954.84 × 9,934.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,906.08x = 218,108,162.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,108,162.50/15,906.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,712.25

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