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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,647.67, 23,470.83 and 4,554.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,647.67, 23,470.83 and 4,554.14 is: 6,831.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,647.67 : 23,470.83 = 4,554.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,647.67/23,470.83 = 4,554.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,647.67x = 23,470.83 × 4,554.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,647.67x = 106,889,328.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,889,328.38/15,647.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,831.01

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