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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,110.88, 22,679.28 and 6,232.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,110.88, 22,679.28 and 6,232.92 is: 9,354.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,110.88 : 22,679.28 = 6,232.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,110.88/22,679.28 = 6,232.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,110.88x = 22,679.28 × 6,232.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,110.88x = 141,358,137.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,358,137.90/15,110.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,354.73

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