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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,403.04, 23,105.08 and 8,826.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,403.04, 23,105.08 and 8,826.16 is: 13,239.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,403.04 : 23,105.08 = 8,826.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,403.04/23,105.08 = 8,826.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,403.04x = 23,105.08 × 8,826.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,403.04x = 203,929,132.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,929,132.89/15,403.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,239.54

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