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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,041.43, 22,560.93 and 6,721.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,041.43, 22,560.93 and 6,721.92 is: 10,082.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,041.43 : 22,560.93 = 6,721.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,041.43/22,560.93 = 6,721.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,041.43x = 22,560.93 × 6,721.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,041.43x = 151,652,766.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,652,766.59/15,041.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,082.34

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