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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,390, 23,088.84 and 4,446

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,390, 23,088.84 and 4,446 is: 6,670.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,390 : 23,088.84 = 4,446 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,390/23,088.84 = 4,446/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,390x = 23,088.84 × 4,446
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,390x = 102,652,982.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,652,982.64/15,390
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,670.11

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