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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,454.08, 23,145.07 and 11,283.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,454.08, 23,145.07 and 11,283.74 is: 16,899.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,454.08 : 23,145.07 = 11,283.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,454.08/23,145.07 = 11,283.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,454.08x = 23,145.07 × 11,283.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,454.08x = 261,162,982.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 261,162,982.09/15,454.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,899.29

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