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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,673.28, 23,517.99 and 10,411.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,673.28, 23,517.99 and 10,411.92 is: 15,623.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,673.28 : 23,517.99 = 10,411.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,673.28/23,517.99 = 10,411.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,673.28x = 23,517.99 × 10,411.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,673.28x = 244,867,430.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,867,430.44/15,673.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,623.25

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