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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,084.73, 22,619.79 and 8,846.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,084.73, 22,619.79 and 8,846.79 is: 13,265.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,084.73 : 22,619.79 = 8,846.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,084.73/22,619.79 = 8,846.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,084.73x = 22,619.79 × 8,846.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,084.73x = 200,112,447.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,112,447.15/15,084.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,265.89

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