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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,325.34, 22,968.77 and 6,549.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,325.34, 22,968.77 and 6,549.93 is: 9,816.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,325.34 : 22,968.77 = 6,549.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,325.34/22,968.77 = 6,549.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,325.34x = 22,968.77 × 6,549.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,325.34x = 150,443,802.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,443,802.94/15,325.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,816.67

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