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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,148.84, 22,723.08 and 4,760.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,148.84, 22,723.08 and 4,760.52 is: 7,140.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,148.84 : 22,723.08 = 4,760.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,148.84/22,723.08 = 4,760.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,148.84x = 22,723.08 × 4,760.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,148.84x = 108,173,676.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,173,676.80/15,148.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,140.72

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