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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,182.92, 34,759.53 and 15,276.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,182.92, 34,759.53 and 15,276.24 is: 22,904.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,182.92 : 34,759.53 = 15,276.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,182.92/34,759.53 = 15,276.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,182.92x = 34,759.53 × 15,276.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,182.92x = 530,994,922.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 530,994,922.57/23,182.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,904.57

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