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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,931.51, 23,901.33 and 9,363.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,931.51, 23,901.33 and 9,363.22 is: 14,047.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,931.51 : 23,901.33 = 9,363.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,931.51/23,901.33 = 9,363.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,931.51x = 23,901.33 × 9,363.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,931.51x = 223,793,411.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,793,411.08/15,931.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,047.22

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