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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,115.97, 22,673.92 and 4,022.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,115.97, 22,673.92 and 4,022.66 is: 6,033.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,115.97 : 22,673.92 = 4,022.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,115.97/22,673.92 = 4,022.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,115.97x = 22,673.92 × 4,022.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,115.97x = 91,209,347.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,209,347.60/15,115.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,033.97

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