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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,055.04, 22,587.96 and 6,734.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,055.04, 22,587.96 and 6,734.40 is: 10,104.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,055.04 : 22,587.96 = 6,734.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,055.04/22,587.96 = 6,734.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,055.04x = 22,587.96 × 6,734.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,055.04x = 152,116,357.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,116,357.82/15,055.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,104.02

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