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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,709.48, 23,551.86 and 10,764.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,709.48, 23,551.86 and 10,764.04 is: 16,137.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,709.48 : 23,551.86 = 10,764.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,709.48/23,551.86 = 10,764.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,709.48x = 23,551.86 × 10,764.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,709.48x = 253,513,163.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 253,513,163.11/15,709.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,137.59

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