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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,874.05, 23,811.31 and 6,010.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,874.05, 23,811.31 and 6,010.68 is: 9,016.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,874.05 : 23,811.31 = 6,010.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,874.05/23,811.31 = 6,010.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,874.05x = 23,811.31 × 6,010.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,874.05x = 143,122,164.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,122,164.79/15,874.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,016.11

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