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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,307.63, 22,961.44 and 6,073.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,307.63, 22,961.44 and 6,073.63 is: 9,110.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,307.63 : 22,961.44 = 6,073.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,307.63/22,961.44 = 6,073.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,307.63x = 22,961.44 × 6,073.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,307.63x = 139,459,290.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,459,290.83/15,307.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,110.44

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