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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,909.73, 23,828.24 and 7,595.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,909.73, 23,828.24 and 7,595.58 is: 11,376.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,909.73 : 23,828.24 = 7,595.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,909.73/23,828.24 = 7,595.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,909.73x = 23,828.24 × 7,595.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,909.73x = 180,989,411.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,989,411.52/15,909.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,376.02

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