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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,128.28, 22,697.28 and 7,342.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,128.28, 22,697.28 and 7,342.56 is: 11,016.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,128.28 : 22,697.28 = 7,342.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,128.28/22,697.28 = 7,342.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,128.28x = 22,697.28 × 7,342.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,128.28x = 166,656,140.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,656,140.24/15,128.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,016.20

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