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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,258.04, 22,885.18 and 6,929.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,258.04, 22,885.18 and 6,929.24 is: 10,393.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,258.04 : 22,885.18 = 6,929.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,258.04/22,885.18 = 6,929.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,258.04x = 22,885.18 × 6,929.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,258.04x = 158,576,904.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,576,904.66/15,258.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,393.01

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