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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,404.64, 23,106.93 and 6,170.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,404.64, 23,106.93 and 6,170.64 is: 9,255.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,404.64 : 23,106.93 = 6,170.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,404.64/23,106.93 = 6,170.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,404.64x = 23,106.93 × 6,170.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,404.64x = 142,584,546.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,584,546.54/15,404.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,255.95

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