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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,327.94, 22,992.72 and 6,554.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,327.94, 22,992.72 and 6,554.02 is: 9,831.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,327.94 : 22,992.72 = 6,554.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,327.94/22,992.72 = 6,554.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,327.94x = 22,992.72 × 6,554.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,327.94x = 150,694,746.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,694,746.73/15,327.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,831.38

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