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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,280.13, 22,923.65 and 6,957.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,280.13, 22,923.65 and 6,957.92 is: 10,438.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,280.13 : 22,923.65 = 6,957.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,280.13/22,923.65 = 6,957.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,280.13x = 22,923.65 × 6,957.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,280.13x = 159,500,997.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,500,997.51/15,280.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,438.46

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