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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,792.22, 23,679.30 and 12,677.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,792.22, 23,679.30 and 12,677.97 is: 19,009.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,792.22 : 23,679.30 = 12,677.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,792.22/23,679.30 = 12,677.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,792.22x = 23,679.30 × 12,677.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,792.22x = 300,205,458.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 300,205,458.16/15,792.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,009.71

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