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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,928.92, 23,894.15 and 6,068.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,928.92, 23,894.15 and 6,068.97 is: 9,103.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,928.92 : 23,894.15 = 6,068.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,928.92/23,894.15 = 6,068.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,928.92x = 23,894.15 × 6,068.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,928.92x = 145,012,849.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,012,849.18/15,928.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,103.75

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