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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,371.07, 23,040.18 and 10,975.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,371.07, 23,040.18 and 10,975.20 is: 16,451.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,371.07 : 23,040.18 = 10,975.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,371.07/23,040.18 = 10,975.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,371.07x = 23,040.18 × 10,975.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,371.07x = 252,870,583.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,870,583.54/15,371.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,451.07

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