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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,044.72, 22,570.13 and 10,366.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,044.72, 22,570.13 and 10,366.97 is: 15,552.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,044.72 : 22,570.13 = 10,366.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,044.72/22,570.13 = 10,366.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,044.72x = 22,570.13 × 10,366.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,044.72x = 233,983,865.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,983,865.20/15,044.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,552.55

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