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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,495.96, 23,254.92 and 6,733.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,495.96, 23,254.92 and 6,733.44 is: 10,104.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,495.96 : 23,254.92 = 6,733.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,495.96/23,254.92 = 6,733.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,495.96x = 23,254.92 × 6,733.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,495.96x = 156,585,608.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,585,608.52/15,495.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,104.93

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