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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,803.73, 21,799.19 and 10,132.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,803.73, 21,799.19 and 10,132.52 is: 13,976.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,803.73 : 21,799.19 = 10,132.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,803.73/21,799.19 = 10,132.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,803.73x = 21,799.19 × 10,132.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,803.73x = 220,880,644.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,880,644.99/15,803.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,976.49

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