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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,068.77, 22,595.96 and 6,748.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,068.77, 22,595.96 and 6,748.85 is: 10,120.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,068.77 : 22,595.96 = 6,748.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,068.77/22,595.96 = 6,748.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,068.77x = 22,595.96 × 6,748.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,068.77x = 152,496,818.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,496,818.01/15,068.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,120.06

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