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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,100.93, 22,655.31 and 5,741.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,100.93, 22,655.31 and 5,741.11 is: 8,613.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,100.93 : 22,655.31 = 5,741.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,100.93/22,655.31 = 5,741.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,100.93x = 22,655.31 × 5,741.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,100.93x = 130,066,484.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,066,484.81/15,100.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,613.15

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