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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,950.67, 23,926.01 and 7,175.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,950.67, 23,926.01 and 7,175.33 is: 10,763.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,950.67 : 23,926.01 = 7,175.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,950.67/23,926.01 = 7,175.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,950.67x = 23,926.01 × 7,175.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,950.67x = 171,677,017.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,677,017.33/15,950.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,763.00

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