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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,242.03, 22,867.16 and 6,354.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,242.03, 22,867.16 and 6,354.41 is: 9,533.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,242.03 : 22,867.16 = 6,354.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,242.03/22,867.16 = 6,354.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,242.03x = 22,867.16 × 6,354.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,242.03x = 145,307,206.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,307,206.94/15,242.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,533.32

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