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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,757.93, 23,636.82 and 4,664.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,757.93, 23,636.82 and 4,664.69 is: 6,997.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,757.93 : 23,636.82 = 4,664.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,757.93/23,636.82 = 4,664.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,757.93x = 23,636.82 × 4,664.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,757.93x = 110,258,437.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,258,437.89/15,757.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,997.01

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