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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,123.76, 22,706.70 and 7,734.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,123.76, 22,706.70 and 7,734.04 is: 11,611.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,123.76 : 22,706.70 = 7,734.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,123.76/22,706.70 = 7,734.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,123.76x = 22,706.70 × 7,734.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,123.76x = 175,614,526.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,614,526.07/15,123.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,611.83

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