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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,157.56, 22,724.96 and 10,213.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,157.56, 22,724.96 and 10,213.32 is: 15,312.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,157.56 : 22,724.96 = 10,213.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,157.56/22,724.96 = 10,213.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,157.56x = 22,724.96 × 10,213.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,157.56x = 232,097,288.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,097,288.47/15,157.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,312.31

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