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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,175.06, 22,772.92 and 9,313.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,175.06, 22,772.92 and 9,313.78 is: 13,977.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,175.06 : 22,772.92 = 9,313.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,175.06/22,772.92 = 9,313.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,175.06x = 22,772.92 × 9,313.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,175.06x = 212,101,966.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,101,966.84/15,175.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,977.01

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