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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,674.48, 23,503.44 and 6,905.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,674.48, 23,503.44 and 6,905.28 is: 10,354.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,674.48 : 23,503.44 = 6,905.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,674.48/23,503.44 = 6,905.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,674.48x = 23,503.44 × 6,905.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,674.48x = 162,297,834.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,297,834.16/15,674.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,354.27

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