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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,624.88, 23,402.43 and 12,090.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,624.88, 23,402.43 and 12,090.82 is: 18,109.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,624.88 : 23,402.43 = 12,090.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,624.88/23,402.43 = 12,090.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,624.88x = 23,402.43 × 12,090.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,624.88x = 282,954,568.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 282,954,568.69/15,624.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,109.23

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