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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,034.14, 22,543.38 and 8,795.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,034.14, 22,543.38 and 8,795.52 is: 13,188.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,034.14 : 22,543.38 = 8,795.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,034.14/22,543.38 = 8,795.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,034.14x = 22,543.38 × 8,795.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,034.14x = 198,280,749.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 198,280,749.66/15,034.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,188.70

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