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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,267.08, 22,897.89 and 6,947.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,267.08, 22,897.89 and 6,947.37 is: 10,419.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,267.08 : 22,897.89 = 6,947.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,267.08/22,897.89 = 6,947.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,267.08x = 22,897.89 × 6,947.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,267.08x = 159,080,114.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,080,114.05/15,267.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,419.81

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