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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,053.77, 22,580.55 and 11,769.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,053.77, 22,580.55 and 11,769.63 is: 17,654.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,053.77 : 22,580.55 = 11,769.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,053.77/22,580.55 = 11,769.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,053.77x = 22,580.55 × 11,769.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,053.77x = 265,764,718.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 265,764,718.70/15,053.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,654.36

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