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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,065.73, 22,581.99 and 11,356.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,065.73, 22,581.99 and 11,356.07 is: 17,021.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,065.73 : 22,581.99 = 11,356.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,065.73/22,581.99 = 11,356.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,065.73x = 22,581.99 × 11,356.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,065.73x = 256,442,546.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 256,442,546.27/15,065.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,021.58

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