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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,144.76, 22,719.24 and 4,051.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,144.76, 22,719.24 and 4,051.84 is: 6,078.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,144.76 : 22,719.24 = 4,051.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,144.76/22,719.24 = 4,051.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,144.76x = 22,719.24 × 4,051.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,144.76x = 92,054,725.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,054,725.40/15,144.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,078.32

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