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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,922.03, 23,846.62 and 7,607.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,922.03, 23,846.62 and 7,607.89 is: 11,394.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,922.03 : 23,846.62 = 7,607.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,922.03/23,846.62 = 7,607.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,922.03x = 23,846.62 × 7,607.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,922.03x = 181,422,461.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 181,422,461.83/15,922.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,394.43

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