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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,104.70, 22,643.07 and 5,741.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,104.70, 22,643.07 and 5,741.91 is: 8,607.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,104.70 : 22,643.07 = 5,741.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,104.70/22,643.07 = 5,741.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,104.70x = 22,643.07 × 5,741.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,104.70x = 130,014,470.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,014,470.06/15,104.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,607.55

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