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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,102.82, 22,655.32 and 4,009.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,102.82, 22,655.32 and 4,009.26 is: 6,014.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,102.82 : 22,655.32 = 4,009.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,102.82/22,655.32 = 4,009.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,102.82x = 22,655.32 × 4,009.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,102.82x = 90,831,068.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,831,068.26/15,102.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,014.18

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