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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,282.92, 22,926.44 and 6,519.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,282.92, 22,926.44 and 6,519.89 is: 9,780.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,282.92 : 22,926.44 = 6,519.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,282.92/22,926.44 = 6,519.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,282.92x = 22,926.44 × 6,519.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,282.92x = 149,477,719.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,477,719.66/15,282.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,780.70

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