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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,264.81, 23,018.67 and 15,056.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,264.81, 23,018.67 and 15,056.64 is: 22,704.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,264.81 : 23,018.67 = 15,056.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,264.81/23,018.67 = 15,056.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,264.81x = 23,018.67 × 15,056.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,264.81x = 346,583,827.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 346,583,827.47/15,264.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,704.76

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