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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,148.73, 22,724.23 and 4,055.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,148.73, 22,724.23 and 4,055.17 is: 6,083.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,148.73 : 22,724.23 = 4,055.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,148.73/22,724.23 = 4,055.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,148.73x = 22,724.23 × 4,055.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,148.73x = 92,150,680.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,150,680.05/15,148.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,083.06

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