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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,966.76, 23,949.72 and 7,650.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,966.76, 23,949.72 and 7,650.16 is: 11,475.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,966.76 : 23,949.72 = 7,650.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,966.76/23,949.72 = 7,650.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,966.76x = 23,949.72 × 7,650.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,966.76x = 183,219,189.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,219,189.96/15,966.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,475.04

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