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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,346.13, 23,014.13 and 4,955.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,346.13, 23,014.13 and 4,955.45 is: 7,431.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,346.13 : 23,014.13 = 4,955.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,346.13/23,014.13 = 4,955.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,346.13x = 23,014.13 × 4,955.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,346.13x = 114,045,230.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,045,230.66/15,346.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,431.53

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