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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,134.76, 22,700.88 and 9,571.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,134.76, 22,700.88 and 9,571.92 is: 14,357.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,134.76 : 22,700.88 = 9,571.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,134.76/22,700.88 = 9,571.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,134.76x = 22,700.88 × 9,571.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,134.76x = 217,291,007.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,291,007.29/15,134.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,357.08

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