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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,097.52, 22,645.66 and 7,701.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,097.52, 22,645.66 and 7,701.81 is: 11,552.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,097.52 : 22,645.66 = 7,701.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,097.52/22,645.66 = 7,701.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,097.52x = 22,645.66 × 7,701.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,097.52x = 174,412,570.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,412,570.64/15,097.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,552.40

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