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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,163.08, 22,741.89 and 6,404.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,163.08, 22,741.89 and 6,404.16 is: 9,605.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,163.08 : 22,741.89 = 6,404.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,163.08/22,741.89 = 6,404.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,163.08x = 22,741.89 × 6,404.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,163.08x = 145,642,702.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,642,702.26/15,163.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,605.09

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