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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,373.00, 23,059.51 and 11,868.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,373.00, 23,059.51 and 11,868.13 is: 17,802.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,373.00 : 23,059.51 = 11,868.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,373.00/23,059.51 = 11,868.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,373.00x = 23,059.51 × 11,868.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,373.00x = 273,673,131.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 273,673,131.86/15,373.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,802.19

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