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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,934.28, 23,883.38 and 8,024.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,934.28, 23,883.38 and 8,024.22 is: 12,027.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,934.28 : 23,883.38 = 8,024.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,934.28/23,883.38 = 8,024.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,934.28x = 23,883.38 × 8,024.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,934.28x = 191,645,495.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 191,645,495.46/15,934.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,027.25

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