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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,001.76, 22,483.17 and 6,106.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,001.76, 22,483.17 and 6,106.74 is: 9,152.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,001.76 : 22,483.17 = 6,106.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,001.76/22,483.17 = 6,106.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,001.76x = 22,483.17 × 6,106.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,001.76x = 137,298,915.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,298,915.72/15,001.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,152.19

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