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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,755.97, 23,633.95 and 10,810.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,755.97, 23,633.95 and 10,810.61 is: 16,215.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,755.97 : 23,633.95 = 10,810.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,755.97/23,633.95 = 10,810.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,755.97x = 23,633.95 × 10,810.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,755.97x = 255,497,543.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,497,543.26/15,755.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,215.92

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