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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,404.85, 23,107.95 and 8,004.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,404.85, 23,107.95 and 8,004.69 is: 12,007.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,404.85 : 23,107.95 = 8,004.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,404.85/23,107.95 = 8,004.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,404.85x = 23,107.95 × 8,004.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,404.85x = 184,971,976.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,971,976.29/15,404.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,007.39

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