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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,229.27, 22,834.76 and 6,333.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,229.27, 22,834.76 and 6,333.90 is: 9,497.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,229.27 : 22,834.76 = 6,333.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,229.27/22,834.76 = 6,333.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,229.27x = 22,834.76 × 6,333.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,229.27x = 144,633,004.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,633,004.69/15,229.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,497.04

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