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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,282.48, 22,923.81 and 6,956.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,282.48, 22,923.81 and 6,956.67 is: 10,435.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,282.48 : 22,923.81 = 6,956.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,282.48/22,923.81 = 6,956.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,282.48x = 22,923.81 × 6,956.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,282.48x = 159,473,447.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,473,447.71/15,282.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,435.05

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