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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,700.60, 23,554.14 and 6,819.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,700.60, 23,554.14 and 6,819.76 is: 10,231.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,700.60 : 23,554.14 = 6,819.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,700.60/23,554.14 = 6,819.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,700.60x = 23,554.14 × 6,819.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,700.60x = 160,633,581.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,633,581.81/15,700.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,231.05

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