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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,419.52, 23,138.51 and 6,654.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,419.52, 23,138.51 and 6,654.44 is: 9,985.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,419.52 : 23,138.51 = 6,654.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,419.52/23,138.51 = 6,654.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,419.52x = 23,138.51 × 6,654.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,419.52x = 153,973,826.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,973,826.48/15,419.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,985.64

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