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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,459.76, 23,189.46 and 10,711.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,459.76, 23,189.46 and 10,711.54 is: 16,067.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,459.76 : 23,189.46 = 10,711.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,459.76/23,189.46 = 10,711.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,459.76x = 23,189.46 × 10,711.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,459.76x = 248,394,828.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,394,828.37/15,459.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,067.19

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