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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,412.06, 23,073.02 and 13,934.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,412.06, 23,073.02 and 13,934.71 is: 20,861.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,412.06 : 23,073.02 = 13,934.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,412.06/23,073.02 = 13,934.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,412.06x = 23,073.02 × 13,934.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,412.06x = 321,515,657.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 321,515,657.49/15,412.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,861.31

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