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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,998.67, 23,962.90 and 13,193.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,998.67, 23,962.90 and 13,193.73 is: 19,761.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,998.67 : 23,962.90 = 13,193.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,998.67/23,962.90 = 13,193.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,998.67x = 23,962.90 × 13,193.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,998.67x = 316,160,032.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 316,160,032.62/15,998.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,761.64

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