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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,155.33, 22,738.46 and 7,763.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,155.33, 22,738.46 and 7,763.27 is: 11,647.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,155.33 : 22,738.46 = 7,763.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,155.33/22,738.46 = 7,763.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,155.33x = 22,738.46 × 7,763.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,155.33x = 176,524,651.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,524,651.86/15,155.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,647.70

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