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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,323.66, 22,971.81 and 6,554.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,323.66, 22,971.81 and 6,554.06 is: 9,825.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,323.66 : 22,971.81 = 6,554.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,323.66/22,971.81 = 6,554.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,323.66x = 22,971.81 × 6,554.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,323.66x = 150,558,621.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,558,621.05/15,323.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,825.24

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