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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,832.70, 23,755.59 and 6,943.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,832.70, 23,755.59 and 6,943.43 is: 10,418.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,832.70 : 23,755.59 = 6,943.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,832.70/23,755.59 = 6,943.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,832.70x = 23,755.59 × 6,943.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,832.70x = 164,945,122.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,945,122.78/15,832.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,418.01

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