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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,868.77, 23,803.81 and 13,090.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,868.77, 23,803.81 and 13,090.27 is: 19,635.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,868.77 : 23,803.81 = 13,090.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,868.77/23,803.81 = 13,090.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,868.77x = 23,803.81 × 13,090.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,868.77x = 311,598,207.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 311,598,207.69/15,868.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,635.94

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