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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,630.08, 23,445.23 and 6,396.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,630.08, 23,445.23 and 6,396.08 is: 9,594.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,630.08 : 23,445.23 = 6,396.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,630.08/23,445.23 = 6,396.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,630.08x = 23,445.23 × 6,396.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,630.08x = 149,957,566.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,957,566.70/15,630.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,594.17

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