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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,063.57, 22,576.83 and 10,917.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,063.57, 22,576.83 and 10,917.79 is: 16,363.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,063.57 : 22,576.83 = 10,917.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,063.57/22,576.83 = 10,917.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,063.57x = 22,576.83 × 10,917.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,063.57x = 246,488,991.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,488,991.42/15,063.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,363.25

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