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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,700.28, 23,525.79 and 13,350.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,700.28, 23,525.79 and 13,350.62 is: 20,004.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,700.28 : 23,525.79 = 13,350.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,700.28/23,525.79 = 13,350.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,700.28x = 23,525.79 × 13,350.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,700.28x = 314,083,764.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 314,083,764.86/15,700.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,004.98

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