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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,679.95, 23,507.58 and 10,734.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,679.95, 23,507.58 and 10,734.60 is: 16,093.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,679.95 : 23,507.58 = 10,734.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,679.95/23,507.58 = 10,734.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,679.95x = 23,507.58 × 10,734.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,679.95x = 252,344,468.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,344,468.27/15,679.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,093.45

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