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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,156.36, 22,748.76 and 9,324.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,156.36, 22,748.76 and 9,324.36 is: 13,995.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,156.36 : 22,748.76 = 9,324.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,156.36/22,748.76 = 9,324.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,156.36x = 22,748.76 × 9,324.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,156.36x = 212,117,627.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,117,627.79/15,156.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,995.29

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