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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,755.74, 23,631.78 and 4,068.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,755.74, 23,631.78 and 4,068.04 is: 6,101.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,755.74 : 23,631.78 = 4,068.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,755.74/23,631.78 = 4,068.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,755.74x = 23,631.78 × 4,068.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,755.74x = 96,135,026.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 96,135,026.31/15,755.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,101.59

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