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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,194.56, 22,795.40 and 7,679.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,194.56, 22,795.40 and 7,679.36 is: 11,520.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,194.56 : 22,795.40 = 7,679.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,194.56/22,795.40 = 7,679.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,194.56x = 22,795.40 × 7,679.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,194.56x = 175,054,082.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,054,082.94/15,194.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,520.84

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