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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,307.62, 22,961.44 and 6,073.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,307.62, 22,961.44 and 6,073.62 is: 9,110.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,307.62 : 22,961.44 = 6,073.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,307.62/22,961.44 = 6,073.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,307.62x = 22,961.44 × 6,073.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,307.62x = 139,459,061.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,459,061.21/15,307.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,110.43

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