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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,710.67, 23,569.48 and 5,183.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,710.67, 23,569.48 and 5,183.95 is: 7,777.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,710.67 : 23,569.48 = 5,183.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,710.67/23,569.48 = 5,183.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,710.67x = 23,569.48 × 5,183.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,710.67x = 122,182,888.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,182,888.00/15,710.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,777.06

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