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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,079.22, 22,586.93 and 9,529.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,079.22, 22,586.93 and 9,529.71 is: 14,274.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,079.22 : 22,586.93 = 9,529.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,079.22/22,586.93 = 9,529.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,079.22x = 22,586.93 × 9,529.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,079.22x = 215,246,892.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,246,892.69/15,079.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,274.40

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