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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,627.93, 23,441.08 and 3,941.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,627.93, 23,441.08 and 3,941.25 is: 5,911.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,627.93 : 23,441.08 = 3,941.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,627.93/23,441.08 = 3,941.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,627.93x = 23,441.08 × 3,941.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,627.93x = 92,387,156.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,387,156.55/15,627.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,911.67

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