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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,383.92, 23,064.59 and 6,015.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,383.92, 23,064.59 and 6,015.77 is: 9,019.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,383.92 : 23,064.59 = 6,015.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,383.92/23,064.59 = 6,015.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,383.92x = 23,064.59 × 6,015.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,383.92x = 138,751,153.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,751,153.26/15,383.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,019.23

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