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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,753.03, 23,617.83 and 6,866.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,753.03, 23,617.83 and 6,866.67 is: 10,294.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,753.03 : 23,617.83 = 6,866.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,753.03/23,617.83 = 6,866.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,753.03x = 23,617.83 × 6,866.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,753.03x = 162,175,920.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,175,920.42/15,753.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,294.90

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