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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,079.03, 22,610.81 and 7,967.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,079.03, 22,610.81 and 7,967.08 is: 11,946.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,079.03 : 22,610.81 = 7,967.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,079.03/22,610.81 = 7,967.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,079.03x = 22,610.81 × 7,967.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,079.03x = 180,142,222.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 180,142,222.71/15,079.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,946.54

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