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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,620.04, 23,425.74 and 7,826.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,620.04, 23,425.74 and 7,826.76 is: 11,737.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,620.04 : 23,425.74 = 7,826.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,620.04/23,425.74 = 7,826.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,620.04x = 23,425.74 × 7,826.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,620.04x = 183,347,644.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,347,644.80/15,620.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,737.98

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