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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,922.42, 23,883.84 and 6,062.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,922.42, 23,883.84 and 6,062.24 is: 9,093.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,922.42 : 23,883.84 = 6,062.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,922.42/23,883.84 = 6,062.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,922.42x = 23,883.84 × 6,062.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,922.42x = 144,789,420.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,789,420.47/15,922.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,093.43

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