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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,272.04, 22,914.74 and 6,952.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,272.04, 22,914.74 and 6,952.93 is: 10,432.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,272.04 : 22,914.74 = 6,952.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,272.04/22,914.74 = 6,952.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,272.04x = 22,914.74 × 6,952.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,272.04x = 159,324,652.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,324,652.62/15,272.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,432.44

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