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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,925.70, 23,898.96 and 6,065.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,925.70, 23,898.96 and 6,065.08 is: 9,101.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,925.70 : 23,898.96 = 6,065.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,925.70/23,898.96 = 6,065.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,925.70x = 23,898.96 × 6,065.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,925.70x = 144,949,044.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,949,044.57/15,925.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,101.58

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