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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,067.52, 22,582.38 and 7,673.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,067.52, 22,582.38 and 7,673.84 is: 11,501.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,067.52 : 22,582.38 = 7,673.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,067.52/22,582.38 = 7,673.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,067.52x = 22,582.38 × 7,673.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,067.52x = 173,293,570.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,293,570.94/15,067.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,501.13

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