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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,289.70, 22,945.44 and 6,970.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,289.70, 22,945.44 and 6,970.82 is: 10,461.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,289.70 : 22,945.44 = 6,970.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,289.70/22,945.44 = 6,970.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,289.70x = 22,945.44 × 6,970.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,289.70x = 159,948,532.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,948,532.06/15,289.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,461.19

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