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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,869.19, 23,807.12 and 6,008.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,869.19, 23,807.12 and 6,008.25 is: 9,013.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,869.19 : 23,807.12 = 6,008.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,869.19/23,807.12 = 6,008.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,869.19x = 23,807.12 × 6,008.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,869.19x = 143,039,128.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,039,128.74/15,869.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,013.64

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