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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,041.79, 22,583.39 and 7,651.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,041.79, 22,583.39 and 7,651.25 is: 11,487.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,041.79 : 22,583.39 = 7,651.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,041.79/22,583.39 = 7,651.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,041.79x = 22,583.39 × 7,651.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,041.79x = 172,791,162.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,791,162.74/15,041.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,487.41

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