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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,110.77, 22,643.06 and 6,340.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,110.77, 22,643.06 and 6,340.90 is: 9,501.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,110.77 : 22,643.06 = 6,340.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,110.77/22,643.06 = 6,340.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,110.77x = 22,643.06 × 6,340.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,110.77x = 143,577,338.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,577,338.40/15,110.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,501.66

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