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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,502.02, 23,252.51 and 6,736.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,502.02, 23,252.51 and 6,736.94 is: 10,105.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,502.02 : 23,252.51 = 6,736.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,502.02/23,252.51 = 6,736.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,502.02x = 23,252.51 × 6,736.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,502.02x = 156,650,796.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,650,796.09/15,502.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,105.19

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