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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,191.70, 22,786.47 and 4,099.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,191.70, 22,786.47 and 4,099.02 is: 6,148.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,191.70 : 22,786.47 = 4,099.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,191.70/22,786.47 = 4,099.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,191.70x = 22,786.47 × 4,099.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,191.70x = 93,402,196.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,402,196.26/15,191.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,148.24

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