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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,112.81, 22,656.77 and 6,673.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,112.81, 22,656.77 and 6,673.32 is: 10,004.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,112.81 : 22,656.77 = 6,673.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,112.81/22,656.77 = 6,673.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,112.81x = 22,656.77 × 6,673.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,112.81x = 151,195,876.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,195,876.38/15,112.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,004.48

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