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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,164.93, 22,749.87 and 4,774.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,164.93, 22,749.87 and 4,774.25 is: 7,162.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,164.93 : 22,749.87 = 4,774.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,164.93/22,749.87 = 4,774.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,164.93x = 22,749.87 × 4,774.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,164.93x = 108,613,566.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,613,566.85/15,164.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,162.15

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