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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,275.97, 22,914.54 and 6,504.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,275.97, 22,914.54 and 6,504.87 is: 9,757.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,275.97 : 22,914.54 = 6,504.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,275.97/22,914.54 = 6,504.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,275.97x = 22,914.54 × 6,504.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,275.97x = 149,056,103.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,056,103.81/15,275.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,757.55

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