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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,159.57, 22,705.53 and 11,623.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,159.57, 22,705.53 and 11,623.55 is: 17,409.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,159.57 : 22,705.53 = 11,623.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,159.57/22,705.53 = 11,623.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,159.57x = 22,705.53 × 11,623.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,159.57x = 263,918,748.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 263,918,748.35/15,159.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,409.38

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