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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,941.94, 23,922.66 and 14,969.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,941.94, 23,922.66 and 14,969.94 is: 22,464.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,941.94 : 23,922.66 = 14,969.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,941.94/23,922.66 = 14,969.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,941.94x = 23,922.66 × 14,969.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,941.94x = 358,120,784.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 358,120,784.84/15,941.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,464.07

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