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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,619.08, 23,438.99 and 7,299.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,619.08, 23,438.99 and 7,299.73 is: 10,954.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,619.08 : 23,438.99 = 7,299.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,619.08/23,438.99 = 7,299.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,619.08x = 23,438.99 × 7,299.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,619.08x = 171,098,298.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,098,298.47/15,619.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,954.44

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