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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,368.64, 23,056.41 and 4,695.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,368.64, 23,056.41 and 4,695.92 is: 7,044.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,368.64 : 23,056.41 = 4,695.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,368.64/23,056.41 = 4,695.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,368.64x = 23,056.41 × 4,695.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,368.64x = 108,271,155.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,271,155.52/15,368.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,044.94

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