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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,409.91, 23,104.42 and 6,044.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,409.91, 23,104.42 and 6,044.09 is: 9,062.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,409.91 : 23,104.42 = 6,044.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,409.91/23,104.42 = 6,044.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,409.91x = 23,104.42 × 6,044.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,409.91x = 139,645,063.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,645,063.25/15,409.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,062.03

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