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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,264.86, 22,908.96 and 6,833.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,264.86, 22,908.96 and 6,833.97 is: 10,256.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,264.86 : 22,908.96 = 6,833.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,264.86/22,908.96 = 6,833.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,264.86x = 22,908.96 × 6,833.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,264.86x = 156,559,145.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,559,145.37/15,264.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,256.18

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