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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,110.97, 22,666.40 and 4,017.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,110.97, 22,666.40 and 4,017.65 is: 6,026.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,110.97 : 22,666.40 = 4,017.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,110.97/22,666.40 = 4,017.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,110.97x = 22,666.40 × 4,017.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,110.97x = 91,065,566.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,065,566.21/15,110.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,026.46

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