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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,150.28, 22,695.18 and 12,035.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,150.28, 22,695.18 and 12,035.56 is: 18,029.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,150.28 : 22,695.18 = 12,035.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,150.28/22,695.18 = 12,035.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,150.28x = 22,695.18 × 12,035.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,150.28x = 273,149,200.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 273,149,200.60/15,150.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,029.32

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