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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,055.06, 22,596.46 and 7,664.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,055.06, 22,596.46 and 7,664.84 is: 11,504.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,055.06 : 22,596.46 = 7,664.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,055.06/22,596.46 = 7,664.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,055.06x = 22,596.46 × 7,664.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,055.06x = 173,198,250.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,198,250.47/15,055.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,504.32

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