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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,906.03, 23,870.92 and 6,064.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,906.03, 23,870.92 and 6,064.53 is: 9,101.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,906.03 : 23,870.92 = 6,064.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,906.03/23,870.92 = 6,064.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,906.03x = 23,870.92 × 6,064.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,906.03x = 144,765,910.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,765,910.47/15,906.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,101.32

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