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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,329.52, 23,027.04 and 10,974.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,329.52, 23,027.04 and 10,974.96 is: 16,485.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,329.52 : 23,027.04 = 10,974.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,329.52/23,027.04 = 10,974.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,329.52x = 23,027.04 × 10,974.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,329.52x = 252,720,842.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,720,842.92/15,329.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,485.89

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