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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,363.44, 23,048.52 and 4,976.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,363.44, 23,048.52 and 4,976.24 is: 7,465.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,363.44 : 23,048.52 = 4,976.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,363.44/23,048.52 = 4,976.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,363.44x = 23,048.52 × 4,976.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,363.44x = 114,694,967.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,694,967.16/15,363.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,465.45

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