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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,773.55, 23,619.29 and 15,306.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,773.55, 23,619.29 and 15,306.08 is: 22,919.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,773.55 : 23,619.29 = 15,306.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,773.55/23,619.29 = 15,306.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,773.55x = 23,619.29 × 15,306.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,773.55x = 361,518,547.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 361,518,547.66/15,773.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,919.29

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