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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,052.62, 22,581.93 and 10,374.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,052.62, 22,581.93 and 10,374.84 is: 15,564.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,052.62 : 22,581.93 = 10,374.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,052.62/22,581.93 = 10,374.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,052.62x = 22,581.93 × 10,374.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,052.62x = 234,283,910.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,283,910.64/15,052.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,564.33

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