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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,281.01, 22,923.54 and 6,960.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,281.01, 22,923.54 and 6,960.69 is: 10,441.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,281.01 : 22,923.54 = 6,960.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,281.01/22,923.54 = 6,960.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,281.01x = 22,923.54 × 6,960.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,281.01x = 159,563,655.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,563,655.64/15,281.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,441.96

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