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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,950.64, 23,919.04 and 4,854.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,950.64, 23,919.04 and 4,854.74 is: 7,280.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,950.64 : 23,919.04 = 4,854.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,950.64/23,919.04 = 4,854.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,950.64x = 23,919.04 × 4,854.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,950.64x = 116,120,720.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,120,720.25/15,950.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,280.00

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