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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,109.31, 22,671.39 and 6,795.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,109.31, 22,671.39 and 6,795.20 is: 10,196.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,109.31 : 22,671.39 = 6,795.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,109.31/22,671.39 = 6,795.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,109.31x = 22,671.39 × 6,795.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,109.31x = 154,056,515.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,056,515.97/15,109.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,196.14

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