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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,834.22, 23,747.82 and 7,063.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,834.22, 23,747.82 and 7,063.54 is: 10,593.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,834.22 : 23,747.82 = 7,063.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,834.22/23,747.82 = 7,063.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,834.22x = 23,747.82 × 7,063.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,834.22x = 167,743,676.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,743,676.48/15,834.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,593.74

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