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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,002.82, 22,505.04 and 13,011.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,002.82, 22,505.04 and 13,011.84 is: 19,518.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,002.82 : 22,505.04 = 13,011.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,002.82/22,505.04 = 13,011.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,002.82x = 22,505.04 × 13,011.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,002.82x = 292,831,979.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 292,831,979.67/15,002.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,518.46

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