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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,048, 22,572.16 and 4,104

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,048, 22,572.16 and 4,104 is: 6,156.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,048 : 22,572.16 = 4,104 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,048/22,572.16 = 4,104/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,048x = 22,572.16 × 4,104
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,048x = 92,636,144.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,636,144.64/15,048
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,156.04

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