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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,284.16, 22,926.32 and 6,958.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,284.16, 22,926.32 and 6,958.35 is: 10,437.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,284.16 : 22,926.32 = 6,958.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,284.16/22,926.32 = 6,958.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,284.16x = 22,926.32 × 6,958.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,284.16x = 159,529,323.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,529,323.98/15,284.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,437.56

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