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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,152.97, 22,704.39 and 7,747.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,152.97, 22,704.39 and 7,747.24 is: 11,608.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,152.97 : 22,704.39 = 7,747.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,152.97/22,704.39 = 7,747.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,152.97x = 22,704.39 × 7,747.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,152.97x = 175,896,272.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,896,272.57/15,152.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,608.04

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