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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,952.41, 22,010.54 and 11,983.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,952.41, 22,010.54 and 11,983.01 is: 16,533.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,952.41 : 22,010.54 = 11,983.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,952.41/22,010.54 = 11,983.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,952.41x = 22,010.54 × 11,983.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,952.41x = 263,752,350.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 263,752,350.96/15,952.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,533.70

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