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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,365.12, 23,051.04 and 4,976.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,365.12, 23,051.04 and 4,976.64 is: 7,466.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,365.12 : 23,051.04 = 4,976.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,365.12/23,051.04 = 4,976.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,365.12x = 23,051.04 × 4,976.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,365.12x = 114,716,727.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,716,727.71/15,365.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,466.05

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