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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,055.05, 22,583.28 and 7,270.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,055.05, 22,583.28 and 7,270.41 is: 10,905.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,055.05 : 22,583.28 = 7,270.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,055.05/22,583.28 = 7,270.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,055.05x = 22,583.28 × 7,270.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,055.05x = 164,189,704.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,189,704.74/15,055.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,905.96

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