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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,291.07, 22,936.68 and 6,965.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,291.07, 22,936.68 and 6,965.28 is: 10,447.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,291.07 : 22,936.68 = 6,965.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,291.07/22,936.68 = 6,965.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,291.07x = 22,936.68 × 6,965.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,291.07x = 159,760,398.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,760,398.47/15,291.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,447.96

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