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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,934.70, 21,995.34 and 9,647.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,934.70, 21,995.34 and 9,647.07 is: 13,316.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,934.70 : 21,995.34 = 9,647.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,934.70/21,995.34 = 9,647.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,934.70x = 21,995.34 × 9,647.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,934.70x = 212,190,584.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,190,584.65/15,934.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,316.26

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