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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,067.63, 22,593.75 and 8,829.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,067.63, 22,593.75 and 8,829.64 is: 13,239.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,067.63 : 22,593.75 = 8,829.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,067.63/22,593.75 = 8,829.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,067.63x = 22,593.75 × 8,829.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,067.63x = 199,494,678.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 199,494,678.75/15,067.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,239.95

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