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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,691.80, 23,545.80 and 6,927.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,691.80, 23,545.80 and 6,927.60 is: 10,394.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,691.80 : 23,545.80 = 6,927.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,691.80/23,545.80 = 6,927.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,691.80x = 23,545.80 × 6,927.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,691.80x = 163,115,884.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,115,884.08/15,691.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,394.98

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