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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,676.95, 23,503.08 and 10,731.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,676.95, 23,503.08 and 10,731.60 is: 16,088.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,676.95 : 23,503.08 = 10,731.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,676.95/23,503.08 = 10,731.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,676.95x = 23,503.08 × 10,731.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,676.95x = 252,225,653.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,225,653.33/15,676.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,088.95

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