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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,969.69, 23,954.76 and 6,109.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,969.69, 23,954.76 and 6,109.47 is: 9,164.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,969.69 : 23,954.76 = 6,109.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,969.69/23,954.76 = 6,109.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,969.69x = 23,954.76 × 6,109.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,969.69x = 146,350,887.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,350,887.58/15,969.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,164.29

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