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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,041.54, 22,583.02 and 7,651.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,041.54, 22,583.02 and 7,651.00 is: 11,487.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,041.54 : 22,583.02 = 7,651.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,041.54/22,583.02 = 7,651.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,041.54x = 22,583.02 × 7,651.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,041.54x = 172,782,610.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,782,610.43/15,041.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,487.03

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