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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,386.04, 23,059.01 and 6,946.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,386.04, 23,059.01 and 6,946.27 is: 10,410.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,386.04 : 23,059.01 = 6,946.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,386.04/23,059.01 = 6,946.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,386.04x = 23,059.01 × 6,946.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,386.04x = 160,174,133.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,174,133.96/15,386.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,410.35

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