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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,165.58, 22,747.69 and 5,810.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,165.58, 22,747.69 and 5,810.00 is: 8,714.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,165.58 : 22,747.69 = 5,810.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,165.58/22,747.69 = 5,810.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,165.58x = 22,747.69 × 5,810.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,165.58x = 132,164,131.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,164,131.68/15,165.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,714.74

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