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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,154.93, 22,690.45 and 7,743.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,154.93, 22,690.45 and 7,743.43 is: 11,593.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,154.93 : 22,690.45 = 7,743.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,154.93/22,690.45 = 7,743.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,154.93x = 22,690.45 × 7,743.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,154.93x = 175,701,911.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,701,911.24/15,154.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,593.71

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