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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,103.91, 22,650.47 and 5,741.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,103.91, 22,650.47 and 5,741.43 is: 8,610.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,103.91 : 22,650.47 = 5,741.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,103.91/22,650.47 = 5,741.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,103.91x = 22,650.47 × 5,741.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,103.91x = 130,046,087.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,046,087.97/15,103.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,610.09

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