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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,908.02, 23,825.10 and 15,354.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,908.02, 23,825.10 and 15,354.45 is: 22,996.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,908.02 : 23,825.10 = 15,354.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,908.02/23,825.10 = 15,354.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,908.02x = 23,825.10 × 15,354.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,908.02x = 365,821,306.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 365,821,306.70/15,908.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,996.03

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