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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,620.02, 23,443.89 and 7,304.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,620.02, 23,443.89 and 7,304.56 is: 10,963.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,620.02 : 23,443.89 = 7,304.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,620.02/23,443.89 = 7,304.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,620.02x = 23,443.89 × 7,304.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,620.02x = 171,247,301.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,247,301.14/15,620.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,963.32

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