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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,319.98, 22,975.53 and 6,995.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,319.98, 22,975.53 and 6,995.58 is: 10,491.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,319.98 : 22,975.53 = 6,995.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,319.98/22,975.53 = 6,995.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,319.98x = 22,975.53 × 6,995.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,319.98x = 160,727,158.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,727,158.16/15,319.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,491.34

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