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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,173.76, 22,767.68 and 6,410.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,173.76, 22,767.68 and 6,410.72 is: 9,619.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,173.76 : 22,767.68 = 6,410.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,173.76/22,767.68 = 6,410.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,173.76x = 22,767.68 × 6,410.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,173.76x = 145,957,221.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,957,221.53/15,173.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,619.05

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