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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,095.21, 22,600.42 and 12,267.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,095.21, 22,600.42 and 12,267.23 is: 18,366.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,095.21 : 22,600.42 = 12,267.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,095.21/22,600.42 = 12,267.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,095.21x = 22,600.42 × 12,267.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,095.21x = 277,244,550.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 277,244,550.24/15,095.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,366.39

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