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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,393.63, 23,106.85 and 14,835.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,393.63, 23,106.85 and 14,835.95 is: 22,269.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,393.63 : 23,106.85 = 14,835.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,393.63/23,106.85 = 14,835.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,393.63x = 23,106.85 × 14,835.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,393.63x = 342,812,071.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 342,812,071.26/15,393.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,269.74

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