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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,926.92, 23,908.84 and 8,545.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,926.92, 23,908.84 and 8,545.80 is: 12,828.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,926.92 : 23,908.84 = 8,545.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,926.92/23,908.84 = 8,545.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,926.92x = 23,908.84 × 8,545.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,926.92x = 204,320,105.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,320,105.10/15,926.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,828.60

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