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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,412.97, 23,092.93 and 10,404.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,412.97, 23,092.93 and 10,404.31 is: 15,588.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,412.97 : 23,092.93 = 10,404.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,412.97/23,092.93 = 10,404.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,412.97x = 23,092.93 × 10,404.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,412.97x = 240,265,978.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 240,265,978.71/15,412.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,588.56

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