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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,410.97, 23,108.76 and 8,013.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,410.97, 23,108.76 and 8,013.24 is: 12,015.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,410.97 : 23,108.76 = 8,013.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,410.97/23,108.76 = 8,013.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,410.97x = 23,108.76 × 8,013.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,410.97x = 185,176,039.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,176,039.98/15,410.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,015.86

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