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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,907.43, 23,824.80 and 7,593.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,907.43, 23,824.80 and 7,593.29 is: 11,372.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,907.43 : 23,824.80 = 7,593.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,907.43/23,824.80 = 7,593.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,907.43x = 23,824.80 × 7,593.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,907.43x = 180,908,646.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,908,646.68/15,907.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,372.59

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