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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,364.94, 23,051.06 and 4,976.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,364.94, 23,051.06 and 4,976.69 is: 7,466.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,364.94 : 23,051.06 = 4,976.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,364.94/23,051.06 = 4,976.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,364.94x = 23,051.06 × 4,976.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,364.94x = 114,717,979.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,717,979.79/15,364.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,466.22

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