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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,366.75, 23,050.67 and 8,789.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,366.75, 23,050.67 and 8,789.91 is: 13,185.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,366.75 : 23,050.67 = 8,789.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,366.75/23,050.67 = 8,789.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,366.75x = 23,050.67 × 8,789.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,366.75x = 202,613,270.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,613,270.79/15,366.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,185.17

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