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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,655.36, 23,449.92 and 10,701.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,655.36, 23,449.92 and 10,701.76 is: 16,030.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,655.36 : 23,449.92 = 10,701.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,655.36/23,449.92 = 10,701.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,655.36x = 23,449.92 × 10,701.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,655.36x = 250,955,415.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,955,415.86/15,655.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,030.00

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