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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,148.92, 22,726.74 and 4,619.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,148.92, 22,726.74 and 4,619.88 is: 6,930.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,148.92 : 22,726.74 = 4,619.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,148.92/22,726.74 = 4,619.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,148.92x = 22,726.74 × 4,619.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,148.92x = 104,994,811.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,994,811.59/15,148.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,930.84

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