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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,168.67, 22,763.25 and 5,308.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,168.67, 22,763.25 and 5,308.04 is: 7,965.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,168.67 : 22,763.25 = 5,308.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,168.67/22,763.25 = 5,308.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,168.67x = 22,763.25 × 5,308.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,168.67x = 120,828,147.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,828,147.62/15,168.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,965.64

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