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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,367.54, 23,034.86 and 10,971.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,367.54, 23,034.86 and 10,971.67 is: 16,445.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,367.54 : 23,034.86 = 10,971.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,367.54/23,034.86 = 10,971.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,367.54x = 23,034.86 × 10,971.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,367.54x = 252,730,712.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,730,712.38/15,367.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,445.75

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