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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,812.01, 23,707.08 and 6,923.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,812.01, 23,707.08 and 6,923.07 is: 10,379.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,812.01 : 23,707.08 = 6,923.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,812.01/23,707.08 = 6,923.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,812.01x = 23,707.08 × 6,923.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,812.01x = 164,125,774.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,125,774.34/15,812.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,379.82

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