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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,673.22, 23,503.90 and 6,310.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,673.22, 23,503.90 and 6,310.06 is: 9,462.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,673.22 : 23,503.90 = 6,310.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,673.22/23,503.90 = 6,310.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,673.22x = 23,503.90 × 6,310.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,673.22x = 148,311,019.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,311,019.23/15,673.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,462.70

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