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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,374.76, 23,068.62 and 9,146.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,374.76, 23,068.62 and 9,146.70 is: 13,723.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,374.76 : 23,068.62 = 9,146.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,374.76/23,068.62 = 9,146.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,374.76x = 23,068.62 × 9,146.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,374.76x = 211,001,746.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,001,746.55/15,374.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,723.91

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