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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,225.77, 22,835.87 and 6,903.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,225.77, 22,835.87 and 6,903.78 is: 10,354.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,225.77 : 22,835.87 = 6,903.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,225.77/22,835.87 = 6,903.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,225.77x = 22,835.87 × 6,903.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,225.77x = 157,653,895.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,653,895.61/15,225.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,354.41

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