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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,265.76, 22,907.30 and 6,499.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,265.76, 22,907.30 and 6,499.76 is: 9,753.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,265.76 : 22,907.30 = 6,499.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,265.76/22,907.30 = 6,499.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,265.76x = 22,907.30 × 6,499.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,265.76x = 148,891,952.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,891,952.25/15,265.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,753.33

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