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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,637.76, 23,293.76 and 14,806.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,637.76, 23,293.76 and 14,806.70 is: 22,055.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,637.76 : 23,293.76 = 14,806.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,637.76/23,293.76 = 14,806.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,637.76x = 23,293.76 × 14,806.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,637.76x = 344,903,525.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 344,903,525.69/15,637.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,055.82

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