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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,197.37, 22,775.47 and 6,867.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,197.37, 22,775.47 and 6,867.00 is: 10,291.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,197.37 : 22,775.47 = 6,867.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,197.37/22,775.47 = 6,867.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,197.37x = 22,775.47 × 6,867.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,197.37x = 156,399,004.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,399,004.28/15,197.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,291.19

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