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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,569.33, 23,358.47 and 7,674.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,569.33, 23,358.47 and 7,674.21 is: 11,513.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,569.33 : 23,358.47 = 7,674.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,569.33/23,358.47 = 7,674.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,569.33x = 23,358.47 × 7,674.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,569.33x = 179,257,765.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 179,257,765.69/15,569.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,513.52

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