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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,672.60, 23,514.30 and 6,913.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,672.60, 23,514.30 and 6,913.80 is: 10,373.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,672.60 : 23,514.30 = 6,913.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,672.60/23,514.30 = 6,913.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,672.60x = 23,514.30 × 6,913.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,672.60x = 162,573,167.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,573,167.34/15,672.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,373.08

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