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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,407.70, 23,111.55 and 12,815.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,407.70, 23,111.55 and 12,815.70 is: 19,223.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,407.70 : 23,111.55 = 12,815.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,407.70/23,111.55 = 12,815.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,407.70x = 23,111.55 × 12,815.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,407.70x = 296,190,691.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 296,190,691.34/15,407.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,223.55

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