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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,029.52, 22,544.28 and 3,935.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,029.52, 22,544.28 and 3,935.04 is: 5,902.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,029.52 : 22,544.28 = 3,935.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,029.52/22,544.28 = 3,935.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,029.52x = 22,544.28 × 3,935.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,029.52x = 88,712,643.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,712,643.57/15,029.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 5,902.56

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