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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,369.05, 23,053.51 and 4,839.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,369.05, 23,053.51 and 4,839.97 is: 7,259.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,369.05 : 23,053.51 = 4,839.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,369.05/23,053.51 = 4,839.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,369.05x = 23,053.51 × 4,839.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,369.05x = 111,578,227.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,578,227.06/15,369.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,259.93

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