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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,110.55, 22,657.73 and 6,335.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,110.55, 22,657.73 and 6,335.55 is: 9,499.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,110.55 : 22,657.73 = 6,335.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,110.55/22,657.73 = 6,335.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,110.55x = 22,657.73 × 6,335.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,110.55x = 143,549,149.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,549,149.62/15,110.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,499.93

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