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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,056.79, 22,584.11 and 4,668.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,056.79, 22,584.11 and 4,668.27 is: 7,002.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,056.79 : 22,584.11 = 4,668.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,056.79/22,584.11 = 4,668.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,056.79x = 22,584.11 × 4,668.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,056.79x = 105,428,699.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,428,699.85/15,056.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,002.07

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