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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,097.95, 22,621.73 and 6,651.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,097.95, 22,621.73 and 6,651.87 is: 9,966.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,097.95 : 22,621.73 = 6,651.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,097.95/22,621.73 = 6,651.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,097.95x = 22,621.73 × 6,651.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,097.95x = 150,476,807.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,476,807.14/15,097.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,966.70

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