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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,117.12, 22,660.08 and 10,946.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,117.12, 22,660.08 and 10,946.64 is: 16,408.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,117.12 : 22,660.08 = 10,946.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,117.12/22,660.08 = 10,946.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,117.12x = 22,660.08 × 10,946.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,117.12x = 248,051,738.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,051,738.13/15,117.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,408.66

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