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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,703.28, 23,554.08 and 4,015.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,703.28, 23,554.08 and 4,015.76 is: 6,023.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,703.28 : 23,554.08 = 4,015.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,703.28/23,554.08 = 4,015.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,703.28x = 23,554.08 × 4,015.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,703.28x = 94,587,532.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,587,532.30/15,703.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,023.43

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