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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,091.55, 22,595.77 and 7,659.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,091.55, 22,595.77 and 7,659.66 is: 11,468.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,091.55 : 22,595.77 = 7,659.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,091.55/22,595.77 = 7,659.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,091.55x = 22,595.77 × 7,659.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,091.55x = 173,076,020.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,076,020.72/15,091.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,468.40

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