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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,964.16, 23,913.86 and 7,403.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,964.16, 23,913.86 and 7,403.56 is: 11,090.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,964.16 : 23,913.86 = 7,403.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,964.16/23,913.86 = 7,403.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,964.16x = 23,913.86 × 7,403.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,964.16x = 177,047,697.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 177,047,697.34/15,964.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,090.32

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