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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,934.71, 23,902.04 and 4,841.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,934.71, 23,902.04 and 4,841.35 is: 7,262.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,934.71 : 23,902.04 = 4,841.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,934.71/23,902.04 = 4,841.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,934.71x = 23,902.04 × 4,841.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,934.71x = 115,718,141.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,718,141.35/15,934.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,262.02

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