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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,336.93, 23,007.83 and 4,946.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,336.93, 23,007.83 and 4,946.25 is: 7,420.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,336.93 : 23,007.83 = 4,946.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,336.93/23,007.83 = 4,946.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,336.93x = 23,007.83 × 4,946.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,336.93x = 113,802,479.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,802,479.14/15,336.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,420.16

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