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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,347.02, 23,019.44 and 8,752.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,347.02, 23,019.44 and 8,752.54 is: 13,128.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,347.02 : 23,019.44 = 8,752.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,347.02/23,019.44 = 8,752.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,347.02x = 23,019.44 × 8,752.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,347.02x = 201,478,569.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,478,569.38/15,347.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,128.19

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