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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,519.80, 23,266.44 and 6,748.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,519.80, 23,266.44 and 6,748.04 is: 10,116.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,519.80 : 23,266.44 = 6,748.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,519.80/23,266.44 = 6,748.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,519.80x = 23,266.44 × 6,748.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,519.80x = 157,002,867.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,002,867.78/15,519.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,116.29

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