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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,669.61, 23,498.91 and 7,353.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,669.61, 23,498.91 and 7,353.52 is: 11,027.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,669.61 : 23,498.91 = 7,353.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,669.61/23,498.91 = 7,353.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,669.61x = 23,498.91 × 7,353.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,669.61x = 172,799,704.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,799,704.66/15,669.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,027.70

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