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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,953.76, 23,931.45 and 6,093.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,953.76, 23,931.45 and 6,093.80 is: 9,141.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,953.76 : 23,931.45 = 6,093.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,953.76/23,931.45 = 6,093.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,953.76x = 23,931.45 × 6,093.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,953.76x = 145,833,440.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,833,440.10/15,953.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,141.01

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