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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,765.03, 23,661.32 and 6,410.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,765.03, 23,661.32 and 6,410.14 is: 9,620.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,765.03 : 23,661.32 = 6,410.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,765.03/23,661.32 = 6,410.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,765.03x = 23,661.32 × 6,410.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,765.03x = 151,672,282.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,672,282.58/15,765.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,620.81

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