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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,922.08, 23,883.12 and 6,059.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,922.08, 23,883.12 and 6,059.07 is: 9,088.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,922.08 : 23,883.12 = 6,059.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,922.08/23,883.12 = 6,059.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,922.08x = 23,883.12 × 6,059.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,922.08x = 144,709,495.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,709,495.90/15,922.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,088.61

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