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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,002.91, 22,508.46 and 6,567.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,002.91, 22,508.46 and 6,567.88 is: 9,853.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,002.91 : 22,508.46 = 6,567.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,002.91/22,508.46 = 6,567.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,002.91x = 22,508.46 × 6,567.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,002.91x = 147,832,864.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,832,864.26/15,002.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,853.61

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