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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,407.44, 23,100.72 and 6,041.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,407.44, 23,100.72 and 6,041.60 is: 9,058.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,407.44 : 23,100.72 = 6,041.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,407.44/23,100.72 = 6,041.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,407.44x = 23,100.72 × 6,041.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,407.44x = 139,565,309.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,565,309.95/15,407.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,058.31

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