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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,966.08, 23,953.44 and 9,045.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,966.08, 23,953.44 and 9,045.44 is: 13,570.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,966.08 : 23,953.44 = 9,045.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,966.08/23,953.44 = 9,045.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,966.08x = 23,953.44 × 9,045.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,966.08x = 216,669,404.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,669,404.31/15,966.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,570.61

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