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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,149.70, 22,724.87 and 4,056.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,149.70, 22,724.87 and 4,056.38 is: 6,084.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,149.70 : 22,724.87 = 4,056.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,149.70/22,724.87 = 4,056.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,149.70x = 22,724.87 × 4,056.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,149.70x = 92,180,708.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,180,708.17/15,149.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,084.66

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