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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,626.82, 23,408.82 and 7,295.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,626.82, 23,408.82 and 7,295.34 is: 10,928.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,626.82 : 23,408.82 = 7,295.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,626.82/23,408.82 = 7,295.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,626.82x = 23,408.82 × 7,295.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,626.82x = 170,775,300.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,775,300.90/15,626.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,928.35

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