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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,329.66, 22,984.61 and 6,450.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,329.66, 22,984.61 and 6,450.74 is: 9,671.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,329.66 : 22,984.61 = 6,450.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,329.66/22,984.61 = 6,450.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,329.66x = 22,984.61 × 6,450.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,329.66x = 148,267,718.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,267,718.41/15,329.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,671.95

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