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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,021.54, 22,526.84 and 6,700.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,021.54, 22,526.84 and 6,700.01 is: 10,047.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,021.54 : 22,526.84 = 6,700.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,021.54/22,526.84 = 6,700.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,021.54x = 22,526.84 × 6,700.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,021.54x = 150,929,907.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,929,907.13/15,021.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,047.57

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