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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,091.48, 22,629.84 and 6,205.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,091.48, 22,629.84 and 6,205.24 is: 9,304.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,091.48 : 22,629.84 = 6,205.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,091.48/22,629.84 = 6,205.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,091.48x = 22,629.84 × 6,205.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,091.48x = 140,423,588.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,423,588.36/15,091.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,304.83

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