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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,692.54, 23,540.02 and 6,925.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,692.54, 23,540.02 and 6,925.91 is: 10,389.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,692.54 : 23,540.02 = 6,925.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,692.54/23,540.02 = 6,925.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,692.54x = 23,540.02 × 6,925.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,692.54x = 163,035,924.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,035,924.90/15,692.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,389.39

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