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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,510.75, 23,262.03 and 6,743.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,510.75, 23,262.03 and 6,743.67 is: 10,113.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,510.75 : 23,262.03 = 6,743.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,510.75/23,262.03 = 6,743.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,510.75x = 23,262.03 × 6,743.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,510.75x = 156,871,453.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,871,453.85/15,510.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,113.72

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