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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,697.03, 23,515.47 and 15,169.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,697.03, 23,515.47 and 15,169.41 is: 22,725.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,697.03 : 23,515.47 = 15,169.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,697.03/23,515.47 = 15,169.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,697.03x = 23,515.47 × 15,169.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,697.03x = 356,715,805.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 356,715,805.77/15,697.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,725.05

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