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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,110.62, 22,658.12 and 6,783.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,110.62, 22,658.12 and 6,783.48 is: 10,171.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,110.62 : 22,658.12 = 6,783.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,110.62/22,658.12 = 6,783.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,110.62x = 22,658.12 × 6,783.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,110.62x = 153,700,903.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,700,903.86/15,110.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,171.71

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