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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,627.81, 23,435.40 and 5,764.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,627.81, 23,435.40 and 5,764.91 is: 8,645.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,627.81 : 23,435.40 = 5,764.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,627.81/23,435.40 = 5,764.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,627.81x = 23,435.40 × 5,764.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,627.81x = 135,102,854.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,102,854.64/15,627.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,645.03

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