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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,366.72, 23,063.04 and 10,620.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,366.72, 23,063.04 and 10,620.24 is: 15,939.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,366.72 : 23,063.04 = 10,620.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,366.72/23,063.04 = 10,620.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,366.72x = 23,063.04 × 10,620.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,366.72x = 244,935,019.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,935,019.93/15,366.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,939.32

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