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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,347.99, 23,022.45 and 4,254.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,347.99, 23,022.45 and 4,254.77 is: 6,382.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,347.99 : 23,022.45 = 4,254.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,347.99/23,022.45 = 4,254.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,347.99x = 23,022.45 × 4,254.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,347.99x = 97,955,114.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,955,114.47/15,347.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,382.28

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