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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,104.52, 22,623.74 and 10,708.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,104.52, 22,623.74 and 10,708.64 is: 16,039.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,104.52 : 22,623.74 = 10,708.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,104.52/22,623.74 = 10,708.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,104.52x = 22,623.74 × 10,708.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,104.52x = 242,269,487.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 242,269,487.11/15,104.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,039.54

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