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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,160.44, 22,698.66 and 7,748.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,160.44, 22,698.66 and 7,748.94 is: 11,601.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,160.44 : 22,698.66 = 7,748.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,160.44/22,698.66 = 7,748.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,160.44x = 22,698.66 × 7,748.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,160.44x = 175,890,554.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,890,554.42/15,160.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,601.94

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