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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,825.93, 23,727.96 and 6,936.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,825.93, 23,727.96 and 6,936.99 is: 10,400.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,825.93 : 23,727.96 = 6,936.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,825.93/23,727.96 = 6,936.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,825.93x = 23,727.96 × 6,936.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,825.93x = 164,600,621.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,600,621.24/15,825.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,400.69

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