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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,975.70, 23,963.55 and 9,063.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,975.70, 23,963.55 and 9,063.70 is: 13,595.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,975.70 : 23,963.55 = 9,063.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,975.70/23,963.55 = 9,063.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,975.70x = 23,963.55 × 9,063.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,975.70x = 217,198,428.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,198,428.14/15,975.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,595.55

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