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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,164.56, 22,712.97 and 11,628.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,164.56, 22,712.97 and 11,628.52 is: 17,416.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,164.56 : 22,712.97 = 11,628.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,164.56/22,712.97 = 11,628.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,164.56x = 22,712.97 × 11,628.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,164.56x = 264,118,112.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 264,118,112.34/15,164.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,416.81

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