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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,320.70, 22,964.13 and 7,925.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,320.70, 22,964.13 and 7,925.58 is: 11,879.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,320.70 : 22,964.13 = 7,925.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,320.70/22,964.13 = 7,925.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,320.70x = 22,964.13 × 7,925.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,320.70x = 182,004,049.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,004,049.45/15,320.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,879.62

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