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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,042.76, 22,543.44 and 12,810.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,042.76, 22,543.44 and 12,810.04 is: 19,197.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,042.76 : 22,543.44 = 12,810.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,042.76/22,543.44 = 12,810.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,042.76x = 22,543.44 × 12,810.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,042.76x = 288,782,368.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 288,782,368.14/15,042.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,197.43

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