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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,367.72, 23,064.54 and 10,621.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,367.72, 23,064.54 and 10,621.24 is: 15,940.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,367.72 : 23,064.54 = 10,621.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,367.72/23,064.54 = 10,621.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,367.72x = 23,064.54 × 10,621.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,367.72x = 244,974,014.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,974,014.83/15,367.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,940.82

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