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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,259.93, 15,389.90 and 7,923.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,259.93, 15,389.90 and 7,923.35 is: 11,885.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,259.93 : 15,389.90 = 7,923.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,259.93/15,389.90 = 7,923.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,259.93x = 15,389.90 × 7,923.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,259.93x = 121,939,564.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,939,564.17/10,259.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,885.03

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