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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,364.07, 23,049.75 and 4,975.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,364.07, 23,049.75 and 4,975.82 is: 7,464.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,364.07 : 23,049.75 = 4,975.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,364.07/23,049.75 = 4,975.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,364.07x = 23,049.75 × 4,975.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,364.07x = 114,691,407.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,691,407.05/15,364.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,464.91

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