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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,361.80, 23,010.30 and 12,769.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,361.80, 23,010.30 and 12,769.80 is: 19,127.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,361.80 : 23,010.30 = 12,769.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,361.80/23,010.30 = 12,769.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,361.80x = 23,010.30 × 12,769.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,361.80x = 293,836,928.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 293,836,928.94/15,361.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,127.77

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