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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,212.23, 22,818.35 and 6,890.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,212.23, 22,818.35 and 6,890.69 is: 10,336.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,212.23 : 22,818.35 = 6,890.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,212.23/22,818.35 = 6,890.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,212.23x = 22,818.35 × 6,890.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,212.23x = 157,234,250.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,234,250.43/15,212.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,336.04

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