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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,170.76, 22,754.32 and 6,404.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,170.76, 22,754.32 and 6,404.54 is: 9,606.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,170.76 : 22,754.32 = 6,404.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,170.76/22,754.32 = 6,404.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,170.76x = 22,754.32 × 6,404.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,170.76x = 145,730,952.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,730,952.61/15,170.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,606.04

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