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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,299.75, 22,949.67 and 6,065.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,299.75, 22,949.67 and 6,065.75 is: 9,098.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,299.75 : 22,949.67 = 6,065.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,299.75/22,949.67 = 6,065.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,299.75x = 22,949.67 × 6,065.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,299.75x = 139,206,960.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,206,960.80/15,299.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,098.64

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