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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,335.67, 23,003.73 and 10,104.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,335.67, 23,003.73 and 10,104.18 is: 15,156.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,335.67 : 23,003.73 = 10,104.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,335.67/23,003.73 = 10,104.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,335.67x = 23,003.73 × 10,104.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,335.67x = 232,433,828.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,433,828.59/15,335.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,156.42

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