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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,994.55, 23,983.77 and 9,333.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,994.55, 23,983.77 and 9,333.32 is: 13,995.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,994.55 : 23,983.77 = 9,333.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,994.55/23,983.77 = 9,333.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,994.55x = 23,983.77 × 9,333.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,994.55x = 223,848,080.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,848,080.30/15,994.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,995.28

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