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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,925.71, 23,898.96 and 6,065.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,925.71, 23,898.96 and 6,065.09 is: 9,101.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,925.71 : 23,898.96 = 6,065.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,925.71/23,898.96 = 6,065.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,925.71x = 23,898.96 × 6,065.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,925.71x = 144,949,223.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,949,223.81/15,925.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,101.59

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