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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,413.58, 23,105.16 and 6,047.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,413.58, 23,105.16 and 6,047.73 is: 9,065.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,413.58 : 23,105.16 = 6,047.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,413.58/23,105.16 = 6,047.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,413.58x = 23,105.16 × 6,047.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,413.58x = 139,733,769.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,733,769.29/15,413.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,065.63

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