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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,080.83, 22,628.78 and 6,766.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,080.83, 22,628.78 and 6,766.79 is: 10,153.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,080.83 : 22,628.78 = 6,766.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,080.83/22,628.78 = 6,766.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,080.83x = 22,628.78 × 6,766.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,080.83x = 153,124,105.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,124,105.99/15,080.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,153.56

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