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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,906.09, 23,867.34 and 6,553.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,906.09, 23,867.34 and 6,553.02 is: 9,832.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,906.09 : 23,867.34 = 6,553.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,906.09/23,867.34 = 6,553.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,906.09x = 23,867.34 × 6,553.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,906.09x = 156,403,156.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,403,156.37/15,906.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,832.91

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