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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,117.99, 22,661.33 and 10,947.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,117.99, 22,661.33 and 10,947.57 is: 16,410.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,117.99 : 22,661.33 = 10,947.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,117.99/22,661.33 = 10,947.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,117.99x = 22,661.33 × 10,947.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,117.99x = 248,086,441.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,086,441.73/15,117.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,410.01

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