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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,408.72, 23,093.24 and 6,969.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,408.72, 23,093.24 and 6,969.06 is: 10,444.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,408.72 : 23,093.24 = 6,969.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,408.72/23,093.24 = 6,969.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,408.72x = 23,093.24 × 6,969.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,408.72x = 160,938,140.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,938,140.31/15,408.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,444.61

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