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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,330.71, 23,002.55 and 6,569.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,330.71, 23,002.55 and 6,569.75 is: 9,857.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,330.71 : 23,002.55 = 6,569.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,330.71/23,002.55 = 6,569.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,330.71x = 23,002.55 × 6,569.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,330.71x = 151,120,855.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,120,855.00/15,330.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,857.40

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