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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,265.32, 22,900.70 and 7,867.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,265.32, 22,900.70 and 7,867.77 is: 11,803.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,265.32 : 22,900.70 = 7,867.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,265.32/22,900.70 = 7,867.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,265.32x = 22,900.70 × 7,867.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,265.32x = 180,177,440.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,177,440.44/15,265.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,803.06

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