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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,369.04, 23,038.98 and 4,974.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,369.04, 23,038.98 and 4,974.04 is: 7,456.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,369.04 : 23,038.98 = 4,974.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,369.04/23,038.98 = 4,974.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,369.04x = 23,038.98 × 4,974.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,369.04x = 114,596,808.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,596,808.08/15,369.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,456.34

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