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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,652.02, 23,419.14 and 10,981.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,652.02, 23,419.14 and 10,981.14 is: 16,430.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,652.02 : 23,419.14 = 10,981.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,652.02/23,419.14 = 10,981.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,652.02x = 23,419.14 × 10,981.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,652.02x = 257,168,855.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 257,168,855.02/15,652.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,430.39

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