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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,461.73, 23,193.89 and 4,933.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,461.73, 23,193.89 and 4,933.26 is: 7,400.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,461.73 : 23,193.89 = 4,933.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,461.73/23,193.89 = 4,933.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,461.73x = 23,193.89 × 4,933.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,461.73x = 114,421,489.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,421,489.78/15,461.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,400.30

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