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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,358.08, 23,017.95 and 6,582.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,358.08, 23,017.95 and 6,582.81 is: 9,866.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,358.08 : 23,017.95 = 6,582.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,358.08/23,017.95 = 6,582.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,358.08x = 23,017.95 × 6,582.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,358.08x = 151,522,791.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,522,791.44/15,358.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,866.00

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