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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,934.71, 23,913.52 and 10,679.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,934.71, 23,913.52 and 10,679.76 is: 16,027.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,934.71 : 23,913.52 = 10,679.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,934.71/23,913.52 = 10,679.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,934.71x = 23,913.52 × 10,679.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,934.71x = 255,390,600.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,390,600.96/15,934.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,027.32

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