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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,584.76, 23,369.04 and 12,025.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,584.76, 23,369.04 and 12,025.80 is: 18,032.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,584.76 : 23,369.04 = 12,025.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,584.76/23,369.04 = 12,025.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,584.76x = 23,369.04 × 12,025.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,584.76x = 281,031,401.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 281,031,401.23/15,584.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,032.45

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