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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,117.56, 22,684.02 and 6,795.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,117.56, 22,684.02 and 6,795.90 is: 10,197.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,117.56 : 22,684.02 = 6,795.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,117.56/22,684.02 = 6,795.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,117.56x = 22,684.02 × 6,795.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,117.56x = 154,158,331.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,158,331.52/15,117.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,197.30

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