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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,459.36, 23,195.64 and 14,795.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,459.36, 23,195.64 and 14,795.04 is: 22,198.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,459.36 : 23,195.64 = 14,795.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,459.36/23,195.64 = 14,795.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,459.36x = 23,195.64 × 14,795.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,459.36x = 343,180,421.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 343,180,421.63/15,459.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,198.88

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