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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,082.98, 22,619.24 and 6,195.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,082.98, 22,619.24 and 6,195.78 is: 9,291.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,082.98 : 22,619.24 = 6,195.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,082.98/22,619.24 = 6,195.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,082.98x = 22,619.24 × 6,195.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,082.98x = 140,143,834.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,143,834.81/15,082.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,291.52

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