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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,397.94, 23,100.56 and 11,048.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,397.94, 23,100.56 and 11,048.24 is: 16,574.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,397.94 : 23,100.56 = 11,048.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,397.94/23,100.56 = 11,048.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,397.94x = 23,100.56 × 11,048.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,397.94x = 255,220,531.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,220,531.01/15,397.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,574.98

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