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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,668.08, 23,492.73 and 7,349.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,668.08, 23,492.73 and 7,349.92 is: 11,020.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,668.08 : 23,492.73 = 7,349.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,668.08/23,492.73 = 7,349.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,668.08x = 23,492.73 × 7,349.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,668.08x = 172,669,686.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,669,686.08/15,668.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,020.48

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