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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,653.97, 23,439.92 and 10,733.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,653.97, 23,439.92 and 10,733.22 is: 16,071.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,653.97 : 23,439.92 = 10,733.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,653.97/23,439.92 = 10,733.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,653.97x = 23,439.92 × 10,733.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,653.97x = 251,585,764.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 251,585,764.48/15,653.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,071.69

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