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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,325.96, 23,008.40 and 13,032.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,325.96, 23,008.40 and 13,032.04 is: 19,564.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,325.96 : 23,008.40 = 13,032.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,325.96/23,008.40 = 13,032.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,325.96x = 23,008.40 × 13,032.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,325.96x = 299,846,389.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 299,846,389.14/15,325.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,564.61

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