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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,462.33, 23,195.19 and 4,929.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,462.33, 23,195.19 and 4,929.90 is: 7,395.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,462.33 : 23,195.19 = 4,929.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,462.33/23,195.19 = 4,929.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,462.33x = 23,195.19 × 4,929.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,462.33x = 114,349,898.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,349,898.69/15,462.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,395.39

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