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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,903.55, 23,855.33 and 10,367.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,903.55, 23,855.33 and 10,367.72 is: 15,551.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,903.55 : 23,855.33 = 10,367.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,903.55/23,855.33 = 10,367.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,903.55x = 23,855.33 × 10,367.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,903.55x = 247,325,381.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,325,381.95/15,903.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,551.58

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