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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,213.93, 22,823.98 and 6,448.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,213.93, 22,823.98 and 6,448.82 is: 9,674.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,213.93 : 22,823.98 = 6,448.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,213.93/22,823.98 = 6,448.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,213.93x = 22,823.98 × 6,448.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,213.93x = 147,187,608.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,187,608.46/15,213.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,674.53

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