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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,283.17, 22,922.73 and 6,954.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,283.17, 22,922.73 and 6,954.21 is: 10,430.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,283.17 : 22,922.73 = 6,954.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,283.17/22,922.73 = 6,954.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,283.17x = 22,922.73 × 6,954.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,283.17x = 159,409,478.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,409,478.19/15,283.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,430.39

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