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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,369.12, 23,049.84 and 4,983.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,369.12, 23,049.84 and 4,983.84 is: 7,474.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,369.12 : 23,049.84 = 4,983.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,369.12/23,049.84 = 4,983.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,369.12x = 23,049.84 × 4,983.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,369.12x = 114,876,714.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,876,714.59/15,369.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,474.51

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