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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,392.97, 23,080.20 and 6,021.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,392.97, 23,080.20 and 6,021.81 is: 9,029.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,392.97 : 23,080.20 = 6,021.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,392.97/23,080.20 = 6,021.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,392.97x = 23,080.20 × 6,021.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,392.97x = 138,984,579.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,984,579.16/15,392.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,029.09

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