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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,169.56, 22,764.66 and 9,308.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,169.56, 22,764.66 and 9,308.28 is: 13,968.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,169.56 : 22,764.66 = 9,308.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,169.56/22,764.66 = 9,308.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,169.56x = 22,764.66 × 9,308.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,169.56x = 211,899,829.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,899,829.38/15,169.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,968.75

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