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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,702.76, 23,536.60 and 6,807.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,702.76, 23,536.60 and 6,807.82 is: 10,204.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,702.76 : 23,536.60 = 6,807.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,702.76/23,536.60 = 6,807.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,702.76x = 23,536.60 × 6,807.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,702.76x = 160,232,936.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,232,936.21/15,702.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,204.13

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