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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,099.18, 22,644.15 and 7,197.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,099.18, 22,644.15 and 7,197.53 is: 10,794.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,099.18 : 22,644.15 = 7,197.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,099.18/22,644.15 = 7,197.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,099.18x = 22,644.15 × 7,197.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,099.18x = 162,981,828.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,981,828.98/15,099.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,794.09

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