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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,365.55, 23,048.76 and 8,348.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,365.55, 23,048.76 and 8,348.93 is: 12,523.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,365.55 : 23,048.76 = 8,348.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,365.55/23,048.76 = 8,348.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,365.55x = 23,048.76 × 8,348.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,365.55x = 192,432,368.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 192,432,368.58/15,365.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,523.62

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