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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,460.86, 23,192.58 and 4,932.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,460.86, 23,192.58 and 4,932.39 is: 7,399.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,460.86 : 23,192.58 = 4,932.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,460.86/23,192.58 = 4,932.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,460.86x = 23,192.58 × 4,932.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,460.86x = 114,394,849.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,394,849.67/15,460.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,399.00

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