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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,169.23, 22,753.85 and 5,928.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,169.23, 22,753.85 and 5,928.75 is: 8,893.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,169.23 : 22,753.85 = 5,928.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,169.23/22,753.85 = 5,928.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,169.23x = 22,753.85 × 5,928.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,169.23x = 134,901,858.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,901,858.54/15,169.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,893.13

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