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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,218.08, 22,834.38 and 6,900.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,218.08, 22,834.38 and 6,900.64 is: 10,354.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,218.08 : 22,834.38 = 6,900.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,218.08/22,834.38 = 6,900.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,218.08x = 22,834.38 × 6,900.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,218.08x = 157,571,836.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,571,836.00/15,218.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,354.25

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