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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,149.82, 22,723.35 and 4,056.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,149.82, 22,723.35 and 4,056.13 is: 6,083.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,149.82 : 22,723.35 = 4,056.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,149.82/22,723.35 = 4,056.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,149.82x = 22,723.35 × 4,056.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,149.82x = 92,168,861.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,168,861.64/15,149.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,083.83

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