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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,377.93, 23,068.85 and 6,016.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,377.93, 23,068.85 and 6,016.75 is: 9,025.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,377.93 : 23,068.85 = 6,016.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,377.93/23,068.85 = 6,016.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,377.93x = 23,068.85 × 6,016.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,377.93x = 138,799,503.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,799,503.24/15,377.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,025.89

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