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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,099.31, 22,650.08 and 4,005.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,099.31, 22,650.08 and 4,005.75 is: 6,008.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,099.31 : 22,650.08 = 4,005.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,099.31/22,650.08 = 4,005.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,099.31x = 22,650.08 × 4,005.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,099.31x = 90,730,645.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,730,645.40/15,099.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,008.93

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