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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,378.83, 23,060.04 and 7,964.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,378.83, 23,060.04 and 7,964.90 is: 11,943.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,378.83 : 23,060.04 = 7,964.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,378.83/23,060.04 = 7,964.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,378.83x = 23,060.04 × 7,964.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,378.83x = 183,670,757.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,670,757.47/15,378.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,943.09

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