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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,396.72, 23,093.08 and 4,867.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,396.72, 23,093.08 and 4,867.80 is: 7,301.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,396.72 : 23,093.08 = 4,867.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,396.72/23,093.08 = 4,867.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,396.72x = 23,093.08 × 4,867.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,396.72x = 112,412,396.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,412,396.06/15,396.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,301.06

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