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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,120.54, 22,683.24 and 9,283.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,120.54, 22,683.24 and 9,283.68 is: 13,927.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,120.54 : 22,683.24 = 9,283.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,120.54/22,683.24 = 9,283.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,120.54x = 22,683.24 × 9,283.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,120.54x = 210,583,941.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,583,941.52/15,120.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,927.01

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