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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,795.19, 23,623.03 and 14,052.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,795.19, 23,623.03 and 14,052.43 is: 21,016.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,795.19 : 23,623.03 = 14,052.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,795.19/23,623.03 = 14,052.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,795.19x = 23,623.03 × 14,052.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,795.19x = 331,960,975.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 331,960,975.46/15,795.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,016.59

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