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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,664.06, 23,495.02 and 7,345.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,664.06, 23,495.02 and 7,345.94 is: 11,018.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,664.06 : 23,495.02 = 7,345.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,664.06/23,495.02 = 7,345.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,664.06x = 23,495.02 × 7,345.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,664.06x = 172,593,007.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,593,007.22/15,664.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,018.41

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