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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,694.61, 23,541.90 and 4,007.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,694.61, 23,541.90 and 4,007.82 is: 6,011.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,694.61 : 23,541.90 = 4,007.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,694.61/23,541.90 = 4,007.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,694.61x = 23,541.90 × 4,007.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,694.61x = 94,351,697.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,351,697.66/15,694.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,011.73

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