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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,932.16, 23,902.38 and 6,066.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,932.16, 23,902.38 and 6,066.09 is: 9,100.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,932.16 : 23,902.38 = 6,066.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,932.16/23,902.38 = 6,066.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,932.16x = 23,902.38 × 6,066.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,932.16x = 144,993,988.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,993,988.29/15,932.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,100.71

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