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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,087.16, 22,630.52 and 8,890.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,087.16, 22,630.52 and 8,890.28 is: 13,335.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,087.16 : 22,630.52 = 8,890.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,087.16/22,630.52 = 8,890.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,087.16x = 22,630.52 × 8,890.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,087.16x = 201,191,659.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,191,659.35/15,087.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,335.29

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