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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,326.31, 22,984.60 and 4,935.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,326.31, 22,984.60 and 4,935.63 is: 7,401.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,326.31 : 22,984.60 = 4,935.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,326.31/22,984.60 = 4,935.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,326.31x = 22,984.60 × 4,935.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,326.31x = 113,443,481.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,443,481.30/15,326.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,401.88

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