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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,190.47, 22,741.57 and 8,846.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,190.47, 22,741.57 and 8,846.00 is: 13,243.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,190.47 : 22,741.57 = 8,846.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,190.47/22,741.57 = 8,846.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,190.47x = 22,741.57 × 8,846.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,190.47x = 201,171,953.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,171,953.49/15,190.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,243.30

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