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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,368.08, 23,047.94 and 6,600.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,368.08, 23,047.94 and 6,600.94 is: 9,899.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,368.08 : 23,047.94 = 6,600.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,368.08/23,047.94 = 6,600.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,368.08x = 23,047.94 × 6,600.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,368.08x = 152,138,157.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,138,157.59/15,368.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,899.62

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