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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,146.68, 22,722.59 and 6,826.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,146.68, 22,722.59 and 6,826.52 is: 10,240.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,146.68 : 22,722.59 = 6,826.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,146.68/22,722.59 = 6,826.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,146.68x = 22,722.59 × 6,826.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,146.68x = 155,116,100.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,116,100.39/15,146.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,240.93

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