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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,257.04, 22,883.68 and 6,928.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,257.04, 22,883.68 and 6,928.24 is: 10,391.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,257.04 : 22,883.68 = 6,928.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,257.04/22,883.68 = 6,928.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,257.04x = 22,883.68 × 6,928.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,257.04x = 158,543,627.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,543,627.12/15,257.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,391.51

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