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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,087.02, 22,611.38 and 6,766.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,087.02, 22,611.38 and 6,766.70 is: 10,141.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,087.02 : 22,611.38 = 6,766.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,087.02/22,611.38 = 6,766.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,087.02x = 22,611.38 × 6,766.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,087.02x = 153,004,498.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,004,498.49/15,087.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,141.46

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