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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,016.77, 22,532.18 and 6,695.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,016.77, 22,532.18 and 6,695.91 is: 10,047.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,016.77 : 22,532.18 = 6,695.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,016.77/22,532.18 = 6,695.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,016.77x = 22,532.18 × 6,695.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,016.77x = 150,873,415.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,873,415.90/15,016.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,047.00

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