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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,963.01, 22,028.98 and 9,249.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,963.01, 22,028.98 and 9,249.93 is: 12,764.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,963.01 : 22,028.98 = 9,249.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,963.01/22,028.98 = 9,249.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,963.01x = 22,028.98 × 9,249.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,963.01x = 203,766,517.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,766,517.19/15,963.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,764.92

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