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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,263.58, 22,893.51 and 6,934.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,263.58, 22,893.51 and 6,934.74 is: 10,401.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,263.58 : 22,893.51 = 6,934.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,263.58/22,893.51 = 6,934.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,263.58x = 22,893.51 × 6,934.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,263.58x = 158,760,539.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,760,539.54/15,263.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,401.26

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