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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,927.89, 23,892.09 and 6,067.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,927.89, 23,892.09 and 6,067.73 is: 9,101.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,927.89 : 23,892.09 = 6,067.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,927.89/23,892.09 = 6,067.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,927.89x = 23,892.09 × 6,067.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,927.89x = 144,970,751.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,970,751.26/15,927.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,101.69

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