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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,039.12, 22,558.82 and 6,719.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,039.12, 22,558.82 and 6,719.54 is: 10,079.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,039.12 : 22,558.82 = 6,719.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,039.12/22,558.82 = 6,719.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,039.12x = 22,558.82 × 6,719.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,039.12x = 151,584,746.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,584,746.95/15,039.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,079.36

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