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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,063, 22,608.46 and 10,850.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,063, 22,608.46 and 10,850.60 is: 16,285.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,063 : 22,608.46 = 10,850.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,063/22,608.46 = 10,850.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,063x = 22,608.46 × 10,850.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,063x = 245,315,356.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,315,356.08/15,063
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,285.96

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