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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,328.88, 23,004.26 and 6,570.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,328.88, 23,004.26 and 6,570.08 is: 9,859.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,328.88 : 23,004.26 = 6,570.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,328.88/23,004.26 = 6,570.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,328.88x = 23,004.26 × 6,570.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,328.88x = 151,139,795.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,139,795.69/15,328.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,859.81

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