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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,160.47, 22,743.95 and 11,464.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,160.47, 22,743.95 and 11,464.17 is: 17,198.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,160.47 : 22,743.95 = 11,464.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,160.47/22,743.95 = 11,464.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,160.47x = 22,743.95 × 11,464.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,160.47x = 260,740,451.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,740,451.95/15,160.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,198.71

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