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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,910.62, 23,827.59 and 9,317.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,910.62, 23,827.59 and 9,317.22 is: 13,953.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,910.62 : 23,827.59 = 9,317.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,910.62/23,827.59 = 9,317.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,910.62x = 23,827.59 × 9,317.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,910.62x = 222,006,898.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,006,898.10/15,910.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,953.38

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