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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,232.11, 22,857.91 and 6,467.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,232.11, 22,857.91 and 6,467.03 is: 9,704.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,232.11 : 22,857.91 = 6,467.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,232.11/22,857.91 = 6,467.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,232.11x = 22,857.91 × 6,467.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,232.11x = 147,822,721.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,822,721.92/15,232.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,704.68

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