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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,923.52, 23,885.51 and 6,063.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,923.52, 23,885.51 and 6,063.34 is: 9,095.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,923.52 : 23,885.51 = 6,063.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,923.52/23,885.51 = 6,063.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,923.52x = 23,885.51 × 6,063.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,923.52x = 144,825,968.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,825,968.20/15,923.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,095.10

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