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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,335.43, 23,003.13 and 4,947.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,335.43, 23,003.13 and 4,947.18 is: 7,420.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,335.43 : 23,003.13 = 4,947.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,335.43/23,003.13 = 4,947.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,335.43x = 23,003.13 × 4,947.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,335.43x = 113,800,624.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,800,624.67/15,335.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,420.77

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