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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,275.21, 22,913.42 and 6,504.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,275.21, 22,913.42 and 6,504.12 is: 9,756.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,275.21 : 22,913.42 = 6,504.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,275.21/22,913.42 = 6,504.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,275.21x = 22,913.42 × 6,504.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,275.21x = 149,031,600.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,031,600.77/15,275.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,756.44

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