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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,392.47, 23,079.46 and 6,021.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,392.47, 23,079.46 and 6,021.31 is: 9,028.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,392.47 : 23,079.46 = 6,021.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,392.47/23,079.46 = 6,021.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,392.47x = 23,079.46 × 6,021.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,392.47x = 138,968,583.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,968,583.29/15,392.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,028.35

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