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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,664.24, 23,508.03 and 6,304.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,664.24, 23,508.03 and 6,304.33 is: 9,461.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,664.24 : 23,508.03 = 6,304.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,664.24/23,508.03 = 6,304.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,664.24x = 23,508.03 × 6,304.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,664.24x = 148,202,396.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,202,396.33/15,664.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,461.20

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