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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,904.52, 23,856.76 and 6,670.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,904.52, 23,856.76 and 6,670.52 is: 10,005.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,904.52 : 23,856.76 = 6,670.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,904.52/23,856.76 = 6,670.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,904.52x = 23,856.76 × 6,670.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,904.52x = 159,136,994.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,136,994.72/15,904.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,005.77

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