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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,127.02, 22,692.96 and 6,364.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,127.02, 22,692.96 and 6,364.44 is: 9,547.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,127.02 : 22,692.96 = 6,364.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,127.02/22,692.96 = 6,364.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,127.02x = 22,692.96 × 6,364.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,127.02x = 144,427,982.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,427,982.34/15,127.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,547.68

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