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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,274.97, 22,913.51 and 6,386.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,274.97, 22,913.51 and 6,386.93 is: 9,580.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,274.97 : 22,913.51 = 6,386.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,274.97/22,913.51 = 6,386.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,274.97x = 22,913.51 × 6,386.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,274.97x = 146,347,009.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,347,009.77/15,274.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,580.84

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