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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,955.12, 23,932.68 and 7,179.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,955.12, 23,932.68 and 7,179.78 is: 10,769.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,955.12 : 23,932.68 = 7,179.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,955.12/23,932.68 = 7,179.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,955.12x = 23,932.68 × 7,179.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,955.12x = 171,831,221.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,831,221.65/15,955.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,769.66

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