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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,087.27, 22,611.76 and 6,766.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,087.27, 22,611.76 and 6,766.95 is: 10,141.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,087.27 : 22,611.76 = 6,766.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,087.27/22,611.76 = 6,766.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,087.27x = 22,611.76 × 6,766.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,087.27x = 153,012,649.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,012,649.33/15,087.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,141.84

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