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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,316.26, 22,943.64 and 6,984.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,316.26, 22,943.64 and 6,984.81 is: 10,463.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,316.26 : 22,943.64 = 6,984.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,316.26/22,943.64 = 6,984.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,316.26x = 22,943.64 × 6,984.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,316.26x = 160,256,966.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,256,966.11/15,316.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,463.19

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