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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,969.22, 33,062.09 and 15,902.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,969.22, 33,062.09 and 15,902.70 is: 21,935.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,969.22 : 33,062.09 = 15,902.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,969.22/33,062.09 = 15,902.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,969.22x = 33,062.09 × 15,902.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,969.22x = 525,776,419.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 525,776,419.13/23,969.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,935.48

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