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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,913.25, 23,861.67 and 10,923.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,913.25, 23,861.67 and 10,923.25 is: 16,379.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,913.25 : 23,861.67 = 10,923.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,913.25/23,861.67 = 10,923.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,913.25x = 23,861.67 × 10,923.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,913.25x = 260,646,867.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,646,867.52/15,913.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,379.24

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