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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,808.07, 23,719.02 and 7,494.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,808.07, 23,719.02 and 7,494.02 is: 11,244.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,808.07 : 23,719.02 = 7,494.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,808.07/23,719.02 = 7,494.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,808.07x = 23,719.02 × 7,494.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,808.07x = 177,750,810.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,750,810.26/15,808.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,244.31

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