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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,689.04, 23,533.02 and 7,364.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,689.04, 23,533.02 and 7,364.40 is: 11,046.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,689.04 : 23,533.02 = 7,364.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,689.04/23,533.02 = 7,364.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,689.04x = 23,533.02 × 7,364.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,689.04x = 173,306,572.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,306,572.49/15,689.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,046.35

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