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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,750.56, 23,593.44 and 11,376.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,750.56, 23,593.44 and 11,376.80 is: 17,041.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,750.56 : 23,593.44 = 11,376.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,750.56/23,593.44 = 11,376.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,750.56x = 23,593.44 × 11,376.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,750.56x = 268,417,848.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 268,417,848.19/15,750.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,041.80

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