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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,893.64, 23,835.58 and 10,994.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,893.64, 23,835.58 and 10,994.76 is: 16,488.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,893.64 : 23,835.58 = 10,994.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,893.64/23,835.58 = 10,994.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,893.64x = 23,835.58 × 10,994.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,893.64x = 262,066,481.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 262,066,481.56/15,893.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,488.76

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