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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,960.84, 23,932.76 and 6,094.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,960.84, 23,932.76 and 6,094.46 is: 9,138.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,960.84 : 23,932.76 = 6,094.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,960.84/23,932.76 = 6,094.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,960.84x = 23,932.76 × 6,094.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,960.84x = 145,857,098.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,857,098.37/15,960.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,138.43

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