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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,630.63, 23,447.76 and 6,273.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,630.63, 23,447.76 and 6,273.90 is: 9,411.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,630.63 : 23,447.76 = 6,273.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,630.63/23,447.76 = 6,273.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,630.63x = 23,447.76 × 6,273.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,630.63x = 147,108,901.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,108,901.46/15,630.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,411.58

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