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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,256.02, 22,882.20 and 6,927.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,256.02, 22,882.20 and 6,927.24 is: 10,390.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,256.02 : 22,882.20 = 6,927.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,256.02/22,882.20 = 6,927.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,256.02x = 22,882.20 × 6,927.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,256.02x = 158,510,491.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,510,491.13/15,256.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,390.03

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