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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,359.76, 23,046.93 and 7,566.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,359.76, 23,046.93 and 7,566.75 is: 11,353.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,359.76 : 23,046.93 = 7,566.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,359.76/23,046.93 = 7,566.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,359.76x = 23,046.93 × 7,566.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,359.76x = 174,390,357.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,390,357.58/15,359.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,353.72

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