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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,933.94, 23,903.74 and 6,074.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,933.94, 23,903.74 and 6,074.14 is: 9,112.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,933.94 : 23,903.74 = 6,074.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,933.94/23,903.74 = 6,074.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,933.94x = 23,903.74 × 6,074.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,933.94x = 145,194,663.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,194,663.28/15,933.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,112.29

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