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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,892.28, 23,829.19 and 6,026.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,892.28, 23,829.19 and 6,026.18 is: 9,035.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,892.28 : 23,829.19 = 6,026.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,892.28/23,829.19 = 6,026.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,892.28x = 23,829.19 × 6,026.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,892.28x = 143,598,988.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,598,988.19/15,892.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,035.77

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