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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,047.95, 22,606.53 and 10,615.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,047.95, 22,606.53 and 10,615.81 is: 15,948.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,047.95 : 22,606.53 = 10,615.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,047.95/22,606.53 = 10,615.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,047.95x = 22,606.53 × 10,615.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,047.95x = 239,986,627.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,986,627.24/15,047.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,948.13

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