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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,349.97, 23,024.27 and 4,819.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,349.97, 23,024.27 and 4,819.74 is: 7,229.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,349.97 : 23,024.27 = 4,819.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,349.97/23,024.27 = 4,819.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,349.97x = 23,024.27 × 4,819.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,349.97x = 110,970,995.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,970,995.09/15,349.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,229.39

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