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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,149.56, 22,708.54 and 8,904.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,149.56, 22,708.54 and 8,904.46 is: 13,347.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,149.56 : 22,708.54 = 8,904.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,149.56/22,708.54 = 8,904.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,149.56x = 22,708.54 × 8,904.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,149.56x = 202,207,286.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,207,286.09/15,149.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,347.40

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