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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,908.22, 23,895.54 and 15,355.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,908.22, 23,895.54 and 15,355.53 is: 23,065.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,908.22 : 23,895.54 = 15,355.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,908.22/23,895.54 = 15,355.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,908.22x = 23,895.54 × 15,355.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,908.22x = 366,928,681.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 366,928,681.34/15,908.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,065.35

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