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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,200.55, 22,794.09 and 6,880.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,200.55, 22,794.09 and 6,880.23 is: 10,317.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,200.55 : 22,794.09 = 6,880.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,200.55/22,794.09 = 6,880.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,200.55x = 22,794.09 × 6,880.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,200.55x = 156,828,581.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,828,581.84/15,200.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,317.30

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