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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,797.92, 23,655.36 and 13,326.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,797.92, 23,655.36 and 13,326.56 is: 19,954.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,797.92 : 23,655.36 = 13,326.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,797.92/23,655.36 = 13,326.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,797.92x = 23,655.36 × 13,326.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,797.92x = 315,244,574.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 315,244,574.36/15,797.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,954.82

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