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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,182.93, 22,747.05 and 14,268.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,182.93, 22,747.05 and 14,268.03 is: 21,376.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,182.93 : 22,747.05 = 14,268.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,182.93/22,747.05 = 14,268.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,182.93x = 22,747.05 × 14,268.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,182.93x = 324,555,591.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 324,555,591.81/15,182.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,376.35

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