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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,010.04, 22,515.08 and 3,916.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,010.04, 22,515.08 and 3,916.70 is: 5,875.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,010.04 : 22,515.08 = 3,916.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,010.04/22,515.08 = 3,916.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,010.04x = 22,515.08 × 3,916.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,010.04x = 88,184,813.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,184,813.84/15,010.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,875.06

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