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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,565.80, 29,353.30 and 15,578.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 19,565.80, 29,353.30 and 15,578.26 is: 23,371.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    19,565.80 : 29,353.30 = 15,578.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    19,565.80/29,353.30 = 15,578.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    19,565.80x = 29,353.30 × 15,578.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    19,565.80x = 457,273,451.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 457,273,451.59/19,565.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,371.06

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