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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,082.93, 22,617.08 and 8,844.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,082.93, 22,617.08 and 8,844.96 is: 13,263.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,082.93 : 22,617.08 = 8,844.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,082.93/22,617.08 = 8,844.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,082.93x = 22,617.08 × 8,844.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,082.93x = 200,047,167.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,047,167.92/15,082.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,263.15

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