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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,389.97, 23,075.71 and 6,018.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,389.97, 23,075.71 and 6,018.81 is: 9,024.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,389.97 : 23,075.71 = 6,018.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,389.97/23,075.71 = 6,018.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,389.97x = 23,075.71 × 6,018.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,389.97x = 138,888,299.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,888,299.06/15,389.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,024.60

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