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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,445.04, 23,168.64 and 6,211.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,445.04, 23,168.64 and 6,211.04 is: 9,316.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,445.04 : 23,168.64 = 6,211.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,445.04/23,168.64 = 6,211.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,445.04x = 23,168.64 × 6,211.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,445.04x = 143,901,349.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,901,349.79/15,445.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,316.99

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