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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,108.58, 22,670.54 and 6,786.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,108.58, 22,670.54 and 6,786.88 is: 10,183.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,108.58 : 22,670.54 = 6,786.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,108.58/22,670.54 = 6,786.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,108.58x = 22,670.54 × 6,786.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,108.58x = 153,862,234.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,862,234.52/15,108.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,183.77

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