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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,624.03, 23,439.02 and 5,764.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,624.03, 23,439.02 and 5,764.08 is: 8,647.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,624.03 : 23,439.02 = 5,764.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,624.03/23,439.02 = 5,764.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,624.03x = 23,439.02 × 5,764.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,624.03x = 135,104,357.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,104,357.58/15,624.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,647.22

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