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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,934.70, 23,891.52 and 6,067.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,934.70, 23,891.52 and 6,067.82 is: 9,097.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,934.70 : 23,891.52 = 6,067.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,934.70/23,891.52 = 6,067.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,934.70x = 23,891.52 × 6,067.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,934.70x = 144,969,442.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,969,442.89/15,934.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,097.72

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