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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,567.93, 23,329.22 and 7,766.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,567.93, 23,329.22 and 7,766.01 is: 11,637.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,567.93 : 23,329.22 = 7,766.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,567.93/23,329.22 = 7,766.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,567.93x = 23,329.22 × 7,766.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,567.93x = 181,174,916.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,174,916.98/15,567.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,637.70

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