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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,750.86, 23,626.73 and 4,064.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,750.86, 23,626.73 and 4,064.07 is: 6,096.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,750.86 : 23,626.73 = 4,064.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,750.86/23,626.73 = 4,064.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,750.86x = 23,626.73 × 4,064.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,750.86x = 96,020,664.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,020,664.27/15,750.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,096.22

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