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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,676.94, 23,503.08 and 10,731.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,676.94, 23,503.08 and 10,731.58 is: 16,088.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,676.94 : 23,503.08 = 10,731.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,676.94/23,503.08 = 10,731.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,676.94x = 23,503.08 × 10,731.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,676.94x = 252,225,183.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,225,183.27/15,676.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,088.93

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