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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,773.04, 23,664.96 and 7,014.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,773.04, 23,664.96 and 7,014.12 is: 10,523.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,773.04 : 23,664.96 = 7,014.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,773.04/23,664.96 = 7,014.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,773.04x = 23,664.96 × 7,014.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,773.04x = 165,988,869.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,988,869.24/15,773.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,523.58

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