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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,469.62, 23,203.35 and 5,607.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,469.62, 23,203.35 and 5,607.06 is: 8,410.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,469.62 : 23,203.35 = 5,607.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,469.62/23,203.35 = 5,607.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,469.62x = 23,203.35 × 5,607.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,469.62x = 130,102,575.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,102,575.65/15,469.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,410.20

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