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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,673.74, 23,511.56 and 6,313.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,673.74, 23,511.56 and 6,313.73 is: 9,470.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,673.74 : 23,511.56 = 6,313.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,673.74/23,511.56 = 6,313.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,673.74x = 23,511.56 × 6,313.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,673.74x = 148,445,492.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,445,492.59/15,673.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,470.97

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