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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,397.92, 23,096.16 and 10,704.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,397.92, 23,096.16 and 10,704.03 is: 16,055.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,397.92 : 23,096.16 = 10,704.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,397.92/23,096.16 = 10,704.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,397.92x = 23,096.16 × 10,704.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,397.92x = 247,221,989.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,221,989.52/15,397.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,055.54

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