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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,459.18, 23,181.08 and 4,927.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,459.18, 23,181.08 and 4,927.83 is: 7,389.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,459.18 : 23,181.08 = 4,927.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,459.18/23,181.08 = 4,927.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,459.18x = 23,181.08 × 4,927.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,459.18x = 114,232,421.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,232,421.46/15,459.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,389.29

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