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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,964.84, 23,947.92 and 6,104.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,964.84, 23,947.92 and 6,104.84 is: 9,157.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,964.84 : 23,947.92 = 6,104.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,964.84/23,947.92 = 6,104.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,964.84x = 23,947.92 × 6,104.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,964.84x = 146,198,219.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,198,219.93/15,964.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,157.51

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