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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,910.62, 23,865.90 and 4,064.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,910.62, 23,865.90 and 4,064.38 is: 6,096.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,910.62 : 23,865.90 = 4,064.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,910.62/23,865.90 = 4,064.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,910.62x = 23,865.90 × 4,064.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,910.62x = 97,000,086.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,000,086.64/15,910.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,096.56

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