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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,841.27, 23,792.67 and 11,664.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,841.27, 23,792.67 and 11,664.79 is: 17,519.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,841.27 : 23,792.67 = 11,664.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,841.27/23,792.67 = 11,664.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,841.27x = 23,792.67 × 11,664.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,841.27x = 277,536,499.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 277,536,499.09/15,841.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,519.84

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