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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,700.03, 23,553.69 and 4,606.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,700.03, 23,553.69 and 4,606.68 is: 6,911.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,700.03 : 23,553.69 = 4,606.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,700.03/23,553.69 = 4,606.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,700.03x = 23,553.69 × 4,606.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,700.03x = 108,504,312.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,504,312.65/15,700.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,911.09

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