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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,085.76, 22,622.58 and 4,552.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,085.76, 22,622.58 and 4,552.52 is: 6,826.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,085.76 : 22,622.58 = 4,552.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,085.76/22,622.58 = 4,552.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,085.76x = 22,622.58 × 4,552.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,085.76x = 102,989,747.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,989,747.90/15,085.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,826.95

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