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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,792.02, 23,667.04 and 6,893.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,792.02, 23,667.04 and 6,893.89 is: 10,331.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,792.02 : 23,667.04 = 6,893.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,792.02/23,667.04 = 6,893.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,792.02x = 23,667.04 × 6,893.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,792.02x = 163,158,007.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,158,007.89/15,792.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,331.67

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