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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,093.76, 31,848.48 and 15,133.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,093.76, 31,848.48 and 15,133.12 is: 20,870.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,093.76 : 31,848.48 = 15,133.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,093.76/31,848.48 = 15,133.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,093.76x = 31,848.48 × 15,133.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,093.76x = 481,966,869.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 481,966,869.66/23,093.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,870.00

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