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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,992.37, 22,068.18 and 9,276.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,992.37, 22,068.18 and 9,276.93 is: 12,801.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,992.37 : 22,068.18 = 9,276.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,992.37/22,068.18 = 9,276.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,992.37x = 22,068.18 × 9,276.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,992.37x = 204,724,961.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,724,961.09/15,992.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,801.41

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