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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,702.04, 23,553.05 and 7,375.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,702.04, 23,553.05 and 7,375.95 is: 11,063.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,702.04 : 23,553.05 = 7,375.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,702.04/23,553.05 = 7,375.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,702.04x = 23,553.05 × 7,375.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,702.04x = 173,726,001.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,726,001.38/15,702.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,063.92

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