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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,651.63, 23,475.56 and 3,964.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,651.63, 23,475.56 and 3,964.95 is: 5,946.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,651.63 : 23,475.56 = 3,964.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,651.63/23,475.56 = 3,964.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,651.63x = 23,475.56 × 3,964.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,651.63x = 93,079,401.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,079,401.80/15,651.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,946.95

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