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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,297.75, 22,946.67 and 6,063.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,297.75, 22,946.67 and 6,063.75 is: 9,095.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,297.75 : 22,946.67 = 6,063.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,297.75/22,946.67 = 6,063.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,297.75x = 22,946.67 × 6,063.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,297.75x = 139,142,870.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,142,870.21/15,297.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,095.64

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