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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,301.32, 22,933.51 and 7,901.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,301.32, 22,933.51 and 7,901.73 is: 11,843.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,301.32 : 22,933.51 = 7,901.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,301.32/22,933.51 = 7,901.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,301.32x = 22,933.51 × 7,901.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,301.32x = 181,214,428.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,214,428.67/15,301.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,843.06

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