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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,174.67, 22,765.35 and 4,644.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,174.67, 22,765.35 and 4,644.77 is: 6,968.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,174.67 : 22,765.35 = 4,644.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,174.67/22,765.35 = 4,644.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,174.67x = 22,765.35 × 4,644.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,174.67x = 105,739,814.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,739,814.72/15,174.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,968.18

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