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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,327.56, 22,978.82 and 7,934.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,327.56, 22,978.82 and 7,934.15 is: 11,894.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,327.56 : 22,978.82 = 7,934.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,327.56/22,978.82 = 7,934.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,327.56x = 22,978.82 × 7,934.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,327.56x = 182,317,481.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 182,317,481.99/15,327.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,894.75

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