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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,007.22, 22,503.76 and 8,769.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,007.22, 22,503.76 and 8,769.02 is: 13,149.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,007.22 : 22,503.76 = 8,769.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,007.22/22,503.76 = 8,769.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,007.22x = 22,503.76 × 8,769.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,007.22x = 197,335,955.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 197,335,955.85/15,007.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,149.41

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