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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,110.31, 22,672.89 and 6,796.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,110.31, 22,672.89 and 6,796.20 is: 10,197.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,110.31 : 22,672.89 = 6,796.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,110.31/22,672.89 = 6,796.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,110.31x = 22,672.89 × 6,796.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,110.31x = 154,089,495.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,089,495.02/15,110.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,197.64

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