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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,927.44, 23,893.98 and 6,067.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,927.44, 23,893.98 and 6,067.64 is: 9,102.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,927.44 : 23,893.98 = 6,067.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,927.44/23,893.98 = 6,067.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,927.44x = 23,893.98 × 6,067.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,927.44x = 144,980,068.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,980,068.81/15,927.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,102.53

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