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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,109.87, 22,672.23 and 6,795.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,109.87, 22,672.23 and 6,795.76 is: 10,196.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,109.87 : 22,672.23 = 6,795.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,109.87/22,672.23 = 6,795.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,109.87x = 22,672.23 × 6,795.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,109.87x = 154,074,960.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,074,960.07/15,109.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,196.98

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