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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,088.16, 22,631.52 and 7,194.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,088.16, 22,631.52 and 7,194.40 is: 10,791.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,088.16 : 22,631.52 = 7,194.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,088.16/22,631.52 = 7,194.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,088.16x = 22,631.52 × 7,194.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,088.16x = 162,820,207.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,820,207.49/15,088.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,791.26

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