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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,310.44, 22,951.08 and 6,533.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,310.44, 22,951.08 and 6,533.28 is: 9,793.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,310.44 : 22,951.08 = 6,533.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,310.44/22,951.08 = 6,533.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,310.44x = 22,951.08 × 6,533.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,310.44x = 149,945,831.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,945,831.94/15,310.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,793.70

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