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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,913.74, 23,861.34 and 10,654.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,913.74, 23,861.34 and 10,654.74 is: 15,975.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,913.74 : 23,861.34 = 10,654.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,913.74/23,861.34 = 10,654.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,913.74x = 23,861.34 × 10,654.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,913.74x = 254,236,373.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,236,373.75/15,913.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,975.90

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