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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,907.03, 23,859.48 and 6,046.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,907.03, 23,859.48 and 6,046.04 is: 9,068.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,907.03 : 23,859.48 = 6,046.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,907.03/23,859.48 = 6,046.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,907.03x = 23,859.48 × 6,046.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,907.03x = 144,255,418.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,255,418.77/15,907.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,068.66

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