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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,702.05, 23,553.38 and 7,377.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,702.05, 23,553.38 and 7,377.48 is: 11,066.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,702.05 : 23,553.38 = 7,377.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,702.05/23,553.38 = 7,377.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,702.05x = 23,553.38 × 7,377.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,702.05x = 173,764,608.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,764,608.33/15,702.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,066.36

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