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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,392.79, 23,094.05 and 6,631.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,392.79, 23,094.05 and 6,631.83 is: 9,949.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,392.79 : 23,094.05 = 6,631.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,392.79/23,094.05 = 6,631.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,392.79x = 23,094.05 × 6,631.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,392.79x = 153,155,780.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,155,780.45/15,392.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,949.84

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