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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,112.11, 22,660.34 and 6,784.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,112.11, 22,660.34 and 6,784.96 is: 10,173.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,112.11 : 22,660.34 = 6,784.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,112.11/22,660.34 = 6,784.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,112.11x = 22,660.34 × 6,784.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,112.11x = 153,749,353.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,749,353.26/15,112.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,173.92

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