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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,081.57, 22,629.90 and 6,767.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,081.57, 22,629.90 and 6,767.54 is: 10,154.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,081.57 : 22,629.90 = 6,767.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,081.57/22,629.90 = 6,767.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,081.57x = 22,629.90 × 6,767.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,081.57x = 153,148,640.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,148,640.30/15,081.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,154.69

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