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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,907.05, 21,945.44 and 9,191.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,907.05, 21,945.44 and 9,191.45 is: 12,680.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,907.05 : 21,945.44 = 9,191.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,907.05/21,945.44 = 9,191.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,907.05x = 21,945.44 × 9,191.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,907.05x = 201,710,414.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,710,414.49/15,907.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,680.57

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