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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,114.43, 22,679.07 and 6,800.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,114.43, 22,679.07 and 6,800.32 is: 10,203.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,114.43 : 22,679.07 = 6,800.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,114.43/22,679.07 = 6,800.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,114.43x = 22,679.07 × 6,800.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,114.43x = 154,224,933.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,224,933.30/15,114.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,203.82

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