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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,296.53, 22,939.94 and 10,397.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,296.53, 22,939.94 and 10,397.65 is: 15,593.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,296.53 : 22,939.94 = 10,397.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,296.53/22,939.94 = 10,397.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,296.53x = 22,939.94 × 10,397.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,296.53x = 238,521,357.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,521,357.80/15,296.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,593.17

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