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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,075.82, 22,607.13 and 6,642.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,075.82, 22,607.13 and 6,642.14 is: 9,960.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,075.82 : 22,607.13 = 6,642.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,075.82/22,607.13 = 6,642.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,075.82x = 22,607.13 × 6,642.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,075.82x = 150,159,634.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,159,634.33/15,075.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,960.30

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