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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,174.29, 22,764.14 and 4,644.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,174.29, 22,764.14 and 4,644.11 is: 6,966.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,174.29 : 22,764.14 = 4,644.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,174.29/22,764.14 = 4,644.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,174.29x = 22,764.14 × 4,644.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,174.29x = 105,719,157.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,719,157.30/15,174.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,966.99

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