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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,069.85, 22,610.93 and 5,216.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,069.85, 22,610.93 and 5,216.06 is: 7,826.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,069.85 : 22,610.93 = 5,216.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,069.85/22,610.93 = 5,216.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,069.85x = 22,610.93 × 5,216.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,069.85x = 117,939,997.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,939,997.98/15,069.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,826.22

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