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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,569.82, 23,380.65 and 15,448.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,569.82, 23,380.65 and 15,448.86 is: 23,199.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,569.82 : 23,380.65 = 15,448.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,569.82/23,380.65 = 15,448.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,569.82x = 23,380.65 × 15,448.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,569.82x = 361,204,388.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 361,204,388.56/15,569.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,199.01

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