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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,874.45, 23,806.82 and 10,975.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,874.45, 23,806.82 and 10,975.57 is: 16,460.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,874.45 : 23,806.82 = 10,975.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,874.45/23,806.82 = 10,975.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,874.45x = 23,806.82 × 10,975.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,874.45x = 261,293,394.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 261,293,394.27/15,874.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,460.00

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