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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,560.81, 23,324.24 and 7,647.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,560.81, 23,324.24 and 7,647.62 is: 11,463.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,560.81 : 23,324.24 = 7,647.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,560.81/23,324.24 = 7,647.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,560.81x = 23,324.24 × 7,647.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,560.81x = 178,374,769.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 178,374,769.45/15,560.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,463.08

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